CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8610.11
Illinois · Lake County · 7,485 residents · 2.6 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest rent burden in IL#12 US100.0%#82highest population in IL7,485#106highest rent in IL$2,554#366highest broadband in IL97.5%TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8610.11 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $288,400.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
7,485
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7,499 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,879 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,884 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+17%since 2020
from 32.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,690
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $106,635 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,334
+9%since 2020
from $41,643 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
+7%since 2020
from 0.303 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
Information16.8%
Other services11%
Public administration9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $218,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,554
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,652 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+62.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(4,876)
Black3.4%(257)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,820)
Asian5.4%(407)
Other1.9%(139)
Diversity Score64.2%(4,817)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(4,018)
Black5.4%(401)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(2,489)
Asian3.3%(244)
Other4.4%(333)
Diversity Score74.4%(5,570)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.3 min
+1%since 2020
from 33.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
15.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% 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 7,485 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 $123,690 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 $288,400, and the typical rent is about $2,554 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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