CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8604
Illinois · Lake County · 6,820 residents · 4.098 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8604 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,009. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $213,600. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
6,820
+8%since 2020
from 6,295 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,664 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−9%since 2020
from 34.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,009
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,083 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,908
+11%since 2020
from $33,222 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−11%since 2020
from 0.362 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
Other services12.3%
Public administration12.3%
Information8.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$213,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,426
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,344 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(3,225)
Black6.1%(385)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(2,414)
Asian1.8%(112)
Other2.5%(159)
Diversity Score73.2%(4,609)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27%(1,842)
Black7.5%(509)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(3,636)
Asian8.1%(553)
Other4.1%(280)
Diversity Score78.6%(5,362)
Diversity Score
79
+7%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 27.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Female
51.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Foreign born
21.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% 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 6,820 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 $82,009 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 $213,600, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.7% 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 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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