CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8617.02
Illinois · Lake County · 3,802 residents · 0.975 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8617.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,702. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $205,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
3,802
−9%since 2020
from 4,180 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,899 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 4,287 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+17%since 2020
from 34.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,702
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,664 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,435
+27%since 2020
from $31,798 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+4%since 2020
from 0.388 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
Retail trade7.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Other services2%
Public administration2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$205,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,085 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,125)
Black8.4%(353)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(2,464)
Asian1.7%(71)
Other4%(167)
Diversity Score71.4%(2,984)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38%(1,443)
Black10.3%(391)
Hispanic / Latino46.6%(1,773)
Asian1%(37)
Other4.2%(158)
Diversity Score78.3%(2,975)
Diversity Score
78
+10%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−19.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Foreign born
19.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% 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 3,802 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 $92,702 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 $205,100, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.9% 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 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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