CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8547
Illinois · Kane County · 2,267 residents · 0.658 sq mi
Notable rankings
#286lowest low broadband in IL80.2%#417highest high poverty in IL24.9%#435lowest young in IL32.7 yrs#445lowest low income in IL$49,038TRACT SHAPE · Kane County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8547 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $236,300. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kane County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,267
−1%since 2020
from 2,282 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,445 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 3,468 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
−11%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,038
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,961 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,465
+27%since 2020
from $24,872 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+25%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
Finance & insurance14.7%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
Other services9.2%
Information7.9%
Public administration5.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$236,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,373
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,076 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
71.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+70%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 8547 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(705)
Black9.2%(211)
Hispanic / Latino54.8%(1,250)
Asian3.6%(83)
Other1.4%(33)
Diversity Score74.3%(1,696)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(535)
Black17.8%(404)
Hispanic / Latino50.6%(1,148)
Asian4.6%(104)
Other3.4%(76)
Diversity Score81.6%(1,850)
Diversity Score
82
+10%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
+3%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
46.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
15.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 8547
Census Tract 68.04
Pop 2,231
Census Tract 75.03
Pop 2,188
Census Tract 77.08
Pop 2,661
Census Tract 6.01
Pop 2,594
Places similar to Census Tract 8547Head to head
Compare Census Tract 8547 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 8547 VS
Census Tract 8542
Income$58,548+19%
Home value$213,700−10%
Population4,453+96%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 8547 VS
Census Tract 8532
Income$56,023+14%
Home value$230,700−2%
Population6,141+171%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 8547 VS
Census Tract 8539
Income$80,061+63%
Home value$270,500+14%
Population5,915+161%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 8547 VS
Census Tract 8541
Income$71,474+46%
Home value$205,800−13%
Population4,272+88%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,267 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 $49,038 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 $236,300, and the typical rent is about $1,373 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.2% 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 24.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Kane CountyOther census tracts in Kane County
Census Tract 8507.05Census Tract 8519.07Census Tract 8518.01Census Tract 8507.07Census Tract 8545.04Census Tract 8544.03Census Tract 8503.01Census Tract 8506Census Tract 8548Census Tract 8545.05Census Tract 8521.01Census Tract 8520.02Census Tract 8501.05Census Tract 8501.06Census Tract 8507.10Census Tract 8528.06DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024