CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8520.01
Illinois · Kane County · 4,239 residents · 7.322 sq mi
Notable rankings
#451lowest low poverty in IL3.6%TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8520.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,909. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $328,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
4,239
−6%since 2020
from 4,498 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
579 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 614 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
−11%since 2020
from 45.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,909
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,511 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,419
+12%since 2020
from $48,516 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−2%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.2%
Information10.4%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Other services6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Public administration4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$328,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $283,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,222
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $986 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−5%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(3,647)
Black1.6%(73)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(566)
Asian4.4%(196)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,825)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(2,975)
Black1.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(953)
Asian2.6%(111)
Other3.7%(155)
Diversity Score56.8%(2,410)
Diversity Score
57
+40%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
−20%since 2020
from 32.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 4,239 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 $102,909 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 $328,200, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.2% 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 3.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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