CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8539
Illinois · Kane County · 5,915 residents · 1.124 sq mi
Notable rankings
#379highest population in IL5,915TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8539 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,061. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $270,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
5,915
−6%since 2020
from 6,317 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,262 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 5,620 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,061
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,618 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,037
+17%since 2020
from $34,997 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+12%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Retail trade6.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Other services3.3%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Public administration2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $209,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,772
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,253 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(4,497)
Black7.3%(459)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(1,098)
Asian1.3%(83)
Other2.8%(180)
Diversity Score57.1%(3,607)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(3,982)
Black4.4%(258)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(1,459)
Asian1.4%(82)
Other2.3%(134)
Diversity Score60.4%(3,574)
Diversity Score
60
+6%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−16%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
50.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.2%
+6.2 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 5,915 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 $80,061 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 $270,500, and the typical rent is about $1,772 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.9% 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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