CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Illinois · DeKalb County · 3,884 residents · 8.046 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,250. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $211,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,884
−7%since 2020
from 4,174 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
483 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 519 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−7%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,920 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,029
+27%since 2020
from $32,396 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+10%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
Information10.6%
Other services8.4%
Public administration6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$211,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $167,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $835 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+14%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(3,248)
Black4.1%(173)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(596)
Asian1.1%(46)
Other2.7%(111)
Diversity Score46.4%(1,939)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,646)
Black3.7%(145)
Hispanic / Latino18%(701)
Asian4.1%(158)
Other6%(234)
Diversity Score62.1%(2,411)
Diversity Score
62
+34%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
−24%since 2020
from 36.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
11.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
51.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
13.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% 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 3,884 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 $67,250 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 $211,300, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.1% 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 11.0% 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