CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8628
Illinois · Lake County · 2,131 residents · 1.237 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 8628 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,981. 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 is $201,500. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 79% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
2,131
+27%since 2020
from 1,672 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,723 / sq mi
+27%since 2020
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.5
−26%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,981
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,528 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,919
−18%since 2020
from $19,488 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.614
+14%since 2020
from 0.539 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
Information5.4%
Other services5.2%
Public administration5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$201,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+73%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5%(84)
Black41.5%(694)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(578)
Asian2.2%(37)
Other16.7%(279)
Diversity Score84.7%(1,416)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(77)
Black67.9%(1,448)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(541)
Asian1.2%(25)
Other1.9%(40)
Diversity Score59%(1,257)
Diversity Score
59
−30%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
−28%since 2020
from 27.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
38.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
59.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
11.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% 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 2,131 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 $22,981 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 $201,500, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.8% 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 54.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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