CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5009
Illinois · St. Clair County · 2,891 residents · 1.167 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low rent in IL#62 US$326#11lowest low income in IL#104 US$14,241#21lowest low home value in IL#341 US$44,000#56highest high poverty in IL#1237 US47.1%TRACT SHAPE · St. Clair County, IL
The short version
Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 738 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $44,000. The poverty rate of 47.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,891
−20%since 2020
from 3,629 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,477 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 3,110 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$18,180
+51%since 2020
from $12,069 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−15%since 2020
from 0.513 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.4%
Professional, scientific, technical22.4%
Information12.8%
Retail trade4.4%
Other services2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$44,000
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(58)
Black94.1%(3,415)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score14.1%(511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(103)
Black88.8%(2,568)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(220)
Diversity Score25.5%(737)
Diversity Score
25
+81%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
+3%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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
21.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
31.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
Female
68.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+33.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 2,891 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $44,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.9% 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 47.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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