CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8639.04
Illinois · Lake County · 6,078 residents · 1.837 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 8639.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $211,719. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $532,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 92% more than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,078
−7%since 2020
from 6,566 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,309 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 3,574 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+6%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$211,719
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,893 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,035
+30%since 2020
from $68,285 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−6%since 2020
from 0.378 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
Information10.1%
Other services9.1%
Public administration8.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$532,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $470,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
0.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(4,287)
Black0.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(405)
Asian25.9%(1,699)
Other1.8%(119)
Diversity Score62.8%(4,125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(3,867)
Black1.6%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(158)
Asian29.3%(1,778)
Other2.9%(176)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,858)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
86.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
−10%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
28.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 6,078 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 $211,719 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 $532,600.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 86.1% 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 0.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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