CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8838.06
Illinois · Will County · 3,433 residents · 9.721 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70highest commute in IL41.8 min#203lowest low rent burden in IL14.0%#279highest old in IL48.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Will County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8838.06 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,361. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $316,300. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
3,433
−6%since 2020
from 3,639 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
353 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 374 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 48.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,361
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,595 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,524
+39%since 2020
from $37,121 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−11%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18%
Retail trade11.5%
Information6.4%
Public administration5.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$316,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $237,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $788 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39%(1,421)
Black51.9%(1,887)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(277)
Asian1.3%(47)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score71.6%(2,605)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35%(1,203)
Black50.9%(1,746)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(233)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other6.6%(225)
Diversity Score76.2%(2,616)
Diversity Score
76
+6%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.8 min
+44%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
54.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 3,433 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 $100,361 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 $316,300, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.8% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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