CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8508
Illinois · Kane County · 6,841 residents · 1.205 sq mi
Notable rankings
#165highest population in IL6,841#251highest broadband in IL98.2%#328highest foreign-born in IL34.2%TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8508 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,247. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $236,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
6,841
−7%since 2020
from 7,322 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,677 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 6,076 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+2%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,247
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,730
+29%since 2020
from $23,741 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−17%since 2020
from 0.366 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
Retail trade13.7%
Wholesale trade7%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Other services3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Public administration1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$236,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $179,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,479
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,296 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(2,786)
Black1.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino60.6%(4,436)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(14)
Diversity Score61%(4,467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(2,491)
Black1.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(4,199)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(40)
Diversity Score61.3%(4,193)
Diversity Score
61
Unchangedsince 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
−1%since 2020
from 27.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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
5.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
34.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% 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 6,841 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 $87,247 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 $236,100, and the typical rent is about $1,479 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.1% 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 10.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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