CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Illinois · Lee County · 3,014 residents · 159.946 sq mi
Notable rankings
#118lowest low density in IL18.84/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Lee County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 1 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $164,600.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
3,014
+10%since 2020
from 2,733 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 17 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−6%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,111
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,733 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,162
+14%since 2020
from $31,669 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−16%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
Construction8.3%
Information7.4%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Other services7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Wholesale trade6%
Public administration5.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Manufacturing1.6%
Education & health services1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$164,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $750 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,519)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(113)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other2.3%(62)
Diversity Score18.5%(506)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,557)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(261)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other5.1%(155)
Diversity Score33.8%(1,017)
Diversity Score
34
+82%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
+14%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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
2.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 3,014 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 $86,111 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 $164,600, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.2% 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 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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