CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 36.02
Illinois · Sangamon County · 4,896 residents · 5.852 sq mi
Notable rankings
#180lowest low poverty in IL2.1%#256lowest short commute in IL17.3 min#471highest per-capita income in IL$64,263#499highest education in IL61.2%TRACT SHAPE · Sangamon County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 36.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Sangamon County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% 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
4,896
+12%since 2020
from 4,372 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
837 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 747 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
−2%since 2020
from 43.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$117,702
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,667 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,263
+42%since 2020
from $45,269 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+15%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.3%
Other services7.7%
Public administration6.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Retail trade3%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$262,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $227,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,667 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,971)
Black2.1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(38)
Asian1.4%(63)
Other4.8%(209)
Diversity Score21.5%(940)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(3,891)
Black11.7%(571)
Hispanic / Latino1%(51)
Asian1.7%(85)
Other6.1%(298)
Diversity Score43.8%(2,146)
Diversity Score
44
+104%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.3 min
+5%since 2020
from 16.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 4,896 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 $117,702 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 $262,100, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.2% 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 2.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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