CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8386
Illinois · Cook County · 1,642 residents · 0.095 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34lowest low income in IL#535 US$20,725#72lowest low education in IL#1962 US6.2%#97highest high poverty in IL42.2%#212lowest young in IL30.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8386 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,725. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,642
−5%since 2020
from 1,735 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,284 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 18,263 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
+4%since 2020
from 29.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,725
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,820 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,656
+123%since 2020
from $12,423 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.714
+27%since 2020
from 0.561 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.1%
Other services18.4%
Public administration18.4%
Information6.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$285,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,042
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $912 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
91.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(39)
Black82.2%(1,427)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(210)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(59)
Diversity Score38.4%(666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(60)
Black67%(1,100)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(386)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other5.7%(93)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,009)
Diversity Score
61
+60%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
−24%since 2020
from 39.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $20,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $285,100, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 42.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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