CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 25
Illinois · Sangamon County · 5,905 residents · 2.048 sq mi
Notable rankings
#191lowest short commute in IL16.4 min#264highest high poverty in IL30.1%#339highest rent burden in IL64.9%#386highest population in IL5,905TRACT SHAPE · Sangamon County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 25 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $130,600. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Sangamon County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
5,905
+11%since 2020
from 5,308 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,883 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 2,592 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
−6%since 2020
from 41.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,455 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,193
−12%since 2020
from $30,738 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−5%since 2020
from 0.486 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
Other services7.7%
Finance & insurance7%
Public administration6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Retail trade3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$130,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $731 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
+28.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(3,211)
Black33.9%(1,802)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(170)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other2.1%(109)
Diversity Score64.7%(3,433)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(3,063)
Black23.4%(1,383)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(335)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other18.3%(1,082)
Diversity Score79.9%(4,718)
Diversity Score
80
+24%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.4 min
−12%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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 5,905 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 $54,250 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 $130,600, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.0% 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 30.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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