CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9539
Illinois · Fulton County · 2,333 residents · 141.422 sq mi
Notable rankings
#81lowest low density in IL16.50/sq mi#92lowest low home value in IL#1565 US$69,300#199lowest low rent in IL$714TRACT SHAPE · Fulton County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9539 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,956. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $69,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
2,333
−13%since 2020
from 2,684 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 19 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,956
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,719 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,128
+38%since 2020
from $26,193 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+6%since 2020
from 0.413 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
Information8.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
Construction7.3%
Other services6.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Public administration5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$69,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $563 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−6%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,609)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(25)
Diversity Score6.8%(184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,222)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(46)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.6%(61)
Diversity Score11.5%(268)
Diversity Score
11
+68%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.4 min
+1%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 2,333 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 $55,956 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 $69,300, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.9% 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 12.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Fulton CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024