CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Illinois · Lee County · 4,272 residents · 35.969 sq mi
Notable rankings
#229lowest low rent in IL$734#356lowest short commute in IL18.8 min#420lowest low density in IL118.77/sq mi#464highest old in IL46.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Lee County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,179. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $182,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
4,272
−6%since 2020
from 4,530 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 126 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+6%since 2020
from 43.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,179
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,903 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,636
+43%since 2020
from $34,700 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+19%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
Information11.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Education & health services4.6%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
Construction0.6%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$182,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $628 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,861)
Black4.4%(199)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(333)
Asian1.4%(64)
Other1.6%(73)
Diversity Score33.2%(1,505)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,587)
Black4.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(329)
Asian1.6%(70)
Other2%(86)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,528)
Diversity Score
36
+8%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.8 min
+3%since 2020
from 18.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 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
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 4,272 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 $81,179 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 $182,600, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.7% 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 7.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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