CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5038
Illinois · St. Clair County · 1,258 residents · 3.923 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34lowest short commute in IL#955 US12.6 min#167highest household income in IL$168,700#204lowest low rent burden in IL14.0%#319lowest low poverty in IL3.0%TRACT SHAPE · St. Clair County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 5038 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,700. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,944 per month, above the US median of $1,442. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 128% more than the St. Clair County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,258
+16%since 2020
from 1,080 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 275 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+17%since 2020
from 31.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$168,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,536
+47%since 2020
from $35,681 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
−21%since 2020
from 0.305 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
Retail trade12.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,944
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,889 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
14.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(736)
Black13.7%(148)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(47)
Asian5.7%(62)
Other8.1%(87)
Diversity Score63.1%(682)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(842)
Black15.7%(198)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(54)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other12.8%(161)
Diversity Score63.6%(800)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.6 min
+24%since 2020
from 10.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
52.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 1,258 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 $168,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,944 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.5% 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 3.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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