CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8525
Illinois · Kane County · 6,432 residents · 5.423 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8525 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $328,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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
6,432
−1%since 2020
from 6,473 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 1,194 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+5%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,323
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,068 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,387
+19%since 2020
from $44,826 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−7%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
Information16.3%
Other services4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Public administration3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$328,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $257,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,805
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,390 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+2%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(5,326)
Black1.9%(123)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(642)
Asian3.7%(240)
Other2.2%(142)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,516)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(5,437)
Black1.8%(115)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(566)
Asian1.6%(100)
Other3.3%(214)
Diversity Score34.5%(2,219)
Diversity Score
35
−11%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
−8%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 6,432 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 $110,323 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 $328,300, and the typical rent is about $1,805 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 47.1% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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