CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
Illinois · DeKalb County · 5,340 residents · 1.809 sq mi
Notable rankings
#227highest rent burden in IL69.3%TRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,481. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $231,700. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% more than the DeKalb County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
5,340
−13%since 2020
from 6,121 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,952 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 3,384 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
+17%since 2020
from 29.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,481
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,644 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,288
+24%since 2020
from $32,477 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+7%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.1%
Information8%
Retail trade5.1%
Other services4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Public administration2.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$231,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $190,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $992 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(3,857)
Black8%(487)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,151)
Asian3.4%(208)
Other6.8%(418)
Diversity Score69.4%(4,250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(3,239)
Black3.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(1,081)
Asian8.8%(471)
Other6.8%(362)
Diversity Score72.2%(3,855)
Diversity Score
72
+4%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
+36%since 2020
from 21.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
12.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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 5,340 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 $89,481 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 $231,700, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.6% 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 9.1% 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