CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8609.03
Illinois · Lake County · 6,238 residents · 2.324 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8609.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $214,800. Households here earn about 47% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
6,238
−1%since 2020
from 6,274 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,684 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 2,700 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−7%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,894
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,600 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,494
+3%since 2020
from $35,502 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+5%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.4%
Wholesale trade11.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
Retail trade6%
Other services5.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Public administration3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$214,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $927 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(5,354)
Black1.3%(84)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(494)
Asian1.8%(112)
Other3.7%(230)
Diversity Score33%(2,068)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(4,413)
Black6.4%(400)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,028)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other6%(377)
Diversity Score58.1%(3,623)
Diversity Score
58
+76%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.6 min
−19%since 2020
from 38.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 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
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
10.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 6,238 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 $58,894 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 $214,800, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.3% 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 15.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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