CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Illinois · DeKalb County · 6,318 residents · 6.981 sq mi
Notable rankings
#274highest population in IL6,318TRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,782. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $190,700. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the DeKalb County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
6,318
+6%since 2020
from 5,987 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
905 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 858 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−3%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,782
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,930 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,037
−6%since 2020
from $35,186 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−6%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
Information8.9%
Other services4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Public administration2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$190,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,061 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+60%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(4,232)
Black3.7%(220)
Hispanic / Latino13%(781)
Asian2.3%(138)
Other10.3%(616)
Diversity Score58.9%(3,524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(4,266)
Black0.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,181)
Asian0.8%(52)
Other12.1%(764)
Diversity Score61.8%(3,904)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
+6%since 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
52.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
9.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 6,318 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 $51,782 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 $190,700, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.2% 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 10.5% 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