CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5026.03
Illinois · St. Clair County · 2,537 residents · 5.855 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28lowest low home value in IL#476 US$48,500#96highest rent burden in IL78.0%#138lowest low income in IL$31,668#212highest commute in IL37.9 minTRACT SHAPE · St. Clair County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5026.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,668. Population has fallen 32% since 2020, a loss of 1,184 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $48,500. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the St. Clair County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,537
−32%since 2020
from 3,721 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
433 / sq mi
−32%since 2020
from 636 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
+3%since 2020
from 30.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,668
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,401 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,677
−5%since 2020
from $18,649 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−31%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.7%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
Other services13.7%
Public administration13.7%
Retail trade8.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Information1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$48,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $905 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(605)
Black79.9%(2,972)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(93)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.2%(45)
Diversity Score41.9%(1,557)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(362)
Black79%(2,003)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian1.4%(35)
Other4.3%(108)
Diversity Score44.3%(1,123)
Diversity Score
44
+6%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 35.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
20.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
46.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 2,537 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 $31,668 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 $48,500, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.6% 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 20.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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