CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8544.02
Illinois · Kane County · 3,144 residents · 1.433 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8544.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $273,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
3,144
+14%since 2020
from 2,767 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,194 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 1,931 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
−7%since 2020
from 46.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,964
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,082 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,084
+2%since 2020
from $39,446 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−19%since 2020
from 0.462 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
Retail trade7.5%
Information7.3%
Other services6%
Public administration6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$273,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $201,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,249
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,321 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−22%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,896)
Black6.4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(535)
Asian5.7%(158)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.7%(1,680)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,236)
Black8.6%(269)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(1,161)
Asian11.7%(367)
Other3.5%(111)
Diversity Score85.9%(2,699)
Diversity Score
86
+41%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
−17%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
9.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
Female
53.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
Foreign born
21.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% 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 3,144 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 $105,964 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 $273,700, and the typical rent is about $1,249 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.3% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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