CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 13
Illinois · DeKalb County · 4,899 residents · 0.952 sq mi
Notable rankings
#273highest high poverty in IL30.0%#470lowest low income in IL$49,803#475lowest young in IL33.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 13 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,803. Population has declined 15% since 2020. Median home value is $177,300. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the DeKalb County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,899
−15%since 2020
from 5,735 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,146 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 6,024 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
+17%since 2020
from 28.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,803
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,722 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,664
+7%since 2020
from $28,704 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−11%since 2020
from 0.509 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
Information12.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $845 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
63.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−6%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(4,191)
Black3.6%(207)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(1,036)
Asian2.2%(125)
Other3.1%(176)
Diversity Score53.8%(3,087)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(3,823)
Black5.7%(277)
Hispanic / Latino16%(783)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score45.3%(2,219)
Diversity Score
45
−16%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
−1%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% 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 4,899 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 $49,803 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 $177,300, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.0% 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 30.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DeKalb CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024