CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8627
Illinois · Lake County · 4,485 residents · 0.362 sq mi
Notable rankings
#155lowest young in IL29.5 yrs#218lowest low education in IL10.6%#308lowest low broadband in IL80.8%#350lowest low rent burden in IL20.0%TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8627 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,955. Population has grown 27% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $166,600. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
4,485
+27%since 2020
from 3,524 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,390 / sq mi
+27%since 2020
from 9,735 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+10%since 2020
from 26.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,955
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,004 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,555
+76%since 2020
from $15,114 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+28.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+27%since 2020
from 0.382 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
Retail trade15.3%
Wholesale trade6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$166,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,282
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $839 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(259)
Black21.5%(759)
Hispanic / Latino70.1%(2,471)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(35)
Diversity Score57.1%(2,011)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(298)
Black16.3%(729)
Hispanic / Latino75.6%(3,391)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(67)
Diversity Score49.7%(2,227)
Diversity Score
50
−13%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
−3%since 2020
from 26.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
54.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
28.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% 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 4,485 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 $56,955 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 $166,600, and the typical rent is about $1,282 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.6% 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 13.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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