CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8540.01
Illinois · Kane County · 3,708 residents · 1.765 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8540.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,657. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 775 residents. Median home value is $305,900. With a median age of 52.6, 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 52.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
3,708
−17%since 2020
from 4,483 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,101 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 2,540 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+1%since 2020
from 52.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,657
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,632 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,951
+22%since 2020
from $39,244 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+10%since 2020
from 0.370 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
Information10%
Transportation & warehousing9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$305,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $225,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(3,098)
Black7.9%(352)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(994)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(39)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,617)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(2,173)
Black8.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino27%(1,003)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other5%(184)
Diversity Score71.7%(2,658)
Diversity Score
72
+23%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
−12%since 2020
from 27.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% 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 3,708 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 $103,657 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 $305,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.7% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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