CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8520.02
Illinois · Kane County · 7,427 residents · 3.109 sq mi
Notable rankings
#92highest population in IL7,427#279lowest low poverty in IL2.7%#286highest rent in IL$2,136#491highest per-capita income in IL$63,470TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8520.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $328,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
7,427
−2%since 2020
from 7,553 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,389 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 2,429 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2020
from 34.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,286 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,470
+55%since 2020
from $40,986 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+24%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.7%
Information8.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Other services6%
Public administration4.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$328,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $248,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,136
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,623 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+14%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(5,726)
Black4.2%(314)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,032)
Asian1.8%(133)
Other4.6%(348)
Diversity Score50.3%(3,800)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(5,203)
Black3%(226)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,288)
Asian1.2%(92)
Other8.3%(618)
Diversity Score58.9%(4,374)
Diversity Score
59
+17%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
−14%since 2020
from 31.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% 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 7,427 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 $106,250 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 $328,600, and the typical rent is about $2,136 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.1% 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 2.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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