Ward 2 Demographic Profile

Ward 2 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.
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Ward 2 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$121,700
Ward 2
$121,700
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
7.5%±1.1 pp
Ward 2
7.5%±1.1 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
30.1%±3.3 pp
Ward 2
30.1%±3.3 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
6.0%±0.8 pp
Ward 2
6.0%±0.8 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 7.8% ±1.4 pp4,474 ±823
White 65.9% ±1.8 pp38,018 ±1,031
Black 6.4% ±1.5 pp3,674 ±887
Asian 16.4% ±2.0 pp9,432 ±1,176
Other or Multi-racial 3.6% ±0.7 pp2,067 ±416
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 7.8%±1.4 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -21.9% 40/50
White 65.9%±1.8 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +33.8% 6/50
Black 6.4%±1.5 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -21.1% 30/50
Asian 16.4%±2.0 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.1% 6/50
Other or Multi-racial 3.6%±0.7 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 24/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.

Age Distribution

Under 5 2.7% ±0.7 pp1,558 ±376
5-17 4.4% ±0.8 pp2,525 ±433
18-24 12.9% ±1.6 pp7,419 ±937
25-44 45.7% ±2.2 pp26,379 ±1,278
45-64 16.8% ±1.5 pp9,685 ±856
65-74 9.5% ±1.1 pp5,504 ±646
75-84 5.9% ±0.8 pp3,412 ±485
85+ 2.0% ±0.6 pp1,182 ±347
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Under 5 2.7%±0.7 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.6% 50/50
5-17 4.4%±0.8 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.7% 48/50
18-24 12.9%±1.6 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.2% 6/50
25-44 45.7%±2.2 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.4% 7/50
45-64 16.8%±1.5 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.1% 47/50
65-74 9.5%±1.1 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 13/50
75-84 5.9%±0.8 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.9% 5/50
85+ 2.0%±0.6 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 15/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 1.6% ±0.9 pp621 ±339
HS diploma or GED 3.6% ±0.8 pp1,394 ±314
Some college education or associate's degree 8.2% ±1.2 pp3,171 ±478
Bachelor's degree 43.0% ±2.5 pp16,614 ±966
Graduate degree 43.6% ±2.6 pp16,836 ±1,020
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 1.6%±0.9 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.2% 48/50
HS diploma or GED 3.6%±0.8 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -17.4% 47/50
Some college education or associate's degree 8.2%±1.2 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.7% 47/50
Bachelor's degree 43.0%±2.5 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +17.6% 8/50
Graduate degree 43.6%±2.6 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +24.6% 2/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 1.54 ±0.07
1 Person 50.3% ±2.2 pp18,072 ±780
2 Person 39.2% ±2.4 pp14,074 ±852
3 Person 8.6% ±1.5 pp3,077 ±531
4+ Person 2.0% ±0.8 pp703 ±297
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 1.54 ±0.07
1 Person 50.3%±2.2 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +10.6% 46/50
2 Person 39.2%±2.4 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +9.7% 4/50
3 Person 8.6%±1.5 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -4.3% 42/50
4+ Person 2.0%±0.8 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -16.0% 40/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 95.4% ±1.4 pp51,185 ±755
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 4.6% ±1.2 pp2,443 ±667
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.0% ±0.7 pp518 ±398
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.1% ±0.4 pp36 ±221
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 95.4%±1.4 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +30.2% 12/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 4.6%±1.2 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 39/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.0%±0.7 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 45/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.1%±0.4 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 49/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 80.8% ±1.8 pp46,573 ±1,020
Born Outside U.S. 19.2% ±1.8 pp11,092 ±1,033
↳ Naturalized Citizen 9.7% ±1.4 pp5,581 ±782
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 9.6% ±1.3 pp5,511 ±726
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 80.8%±1.8 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.7% 24/50
Born Outside U.S. 19.2%±1.8 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.7% 27/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 9.7%±1.4 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.3% 24/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 9.6%±1.3 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 28/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.

Foreign Born: Top Countries of Origin

Total Foreign Born: 19.2%±1.7 ppTotal Foreign Born: 11,000±1,056
Most Common Country of Origin India (14.1%)±3.3 ppIndia (1,547)±365
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (12.6%)±3.3 ppChina / Hong Kong (1,390)±362
Third Most Common Country of Origin Korea (7.7%)±3.3 ppKorea (846)±359
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 2 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 19.2% ±1.7 pp11,000 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin India (14.1%)±3.3 ppIndia (1,547)±365 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (12.6%)±3.3 ppChina / Hong Kong (1,390)±362 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Korea (7.7%)±3.3 ppKorea (846)±359 India (5.0%)±0.4 ppIndia (28,235)
Note: Chicago column shows the citywide share of foreign-born residents from the same country as each ward rank.
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Foreign Born: Year Entered U.S.

Total Foreign Born: 19.2% ±1.7 ppTotal Foreign Born: 11,000±1,056
Entered 2010+ 41.0% ±4.7 pp4,547 ±517
Entered 2000-2009 18.1% ±3.6 pp2,003 ±394
Entered 1990-1999 19.7% ±4.5 pp2,182 ±499
Entered Pre-1990 21.3% ±4.5 pp2,360 ±504
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 19.2% ±1.7 ppTotal Foreign Born: 11,000±1,056
Entered 2010+ 41.0%±4.7 pp NA% 12/50
Entered 2000-2009 18.1%±3.6 pp NA% 40/50
Entered 1990-1999 19.7%±4.5 pp NA% 30/50
Entered Pre-1990 21.3%±4.5 pp NA% 33/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $121,700
Less than $25k 11.6% ±1.7 pp4,168 ±606
$25k-$50k 9.0% ±1.9 pp3,227 ±690
$50k-$75k 10.8% ±1.8 pp3,885 ±639
$75k-$100k 10.7% ±1.9 pp3,851 ±691
$100k-$150k 17.8% ±2.1 pp6,379 ±771
$150k+ 40.1% ±2.7 pp14,416 ±967
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $121,700
Less than $25k 11.6%±1.7 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.2% 40/50
$25k-$50k 9.0%±1.9 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.0% 44/50
$50k-$75k 10.8%±1.8 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.9% 44/50
$75k-$100k 10.7%±1.9 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.0% 31/50
$100k-$150k 17.8%±2.1 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.3% 18/50
$150k+ 40.1%±2.7 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +16.8% 6/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Poverty Status

Below Poverty Line 9.0% ±1.5 pp5,177 ±860
Below 200% Poverty Line 14.5% ±2.0 pp8,356 ±1,154
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 5.7% ±1.2 pp3,269 ±690
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 9.0%±1.5 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.8% 39/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 14.5%±2.0 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▼ -18.9% 46/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 5.7%±1.2 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.7% 33/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status

Employed or Actively Looking for Work 92.4% ±1.5 pp22,917 ±362
↳ Employed 89.8% ±1.7 pp22,279 ±433
↳ Unemployed 2.6% ±0.9 pp639 ±217
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 2.8% ±0.9 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 7.6% ±7.3 pp1,879 ±1,822
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 92.4%±1.5 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +24.9% 6/50
↳ Employed 89.8%±1.7 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +27.7% 6/50
↳ Unemployed 2.6%±0.9 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.4% 48/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 2.8%±0.9 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 48/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 7.6%±7.3 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -24.9% 45/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include caregiving responsibilities, disability, discouraged workers who have stopped looking, or other reasons.

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

Enrolled in K-12 school 4.4% ±0.8 pp2,513 ±462
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 48.2% ±11.9 pp1,210 ±299
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 51.8% ±6.0 pp1,303 ±152
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 4.4%±0.8 pp 13.5% ▼ -9.1% 48/50
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 48.2%±11.9 pp 83.0% ▼ -34.9% 48/50
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 51.8%±6.0 pp 17.0% ▲ +34.9% 3/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 10.7% ±1.2 pp6,153 ±674
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 33.7% ±5.5 pp2,074 ±336
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 66.3% ±5.7 pp4,080 ±350
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 10.7%±1.2 pp 7.4% ▲ +3.2% 7/50
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 33.7%±5.5 pp 52.4% ▼ -18.7% 45/50
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 66.3%±5.7 pp 47.6% ▲ +18.7% 6/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 0.9% ±4.2 pp86 ±414
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.4% ±2.0 pp239 ±193
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 0.9%±4.2 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.0% 46/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.4%±2.0 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▼ -3.0% 42/50
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

Owner Occupied 37.5% ±2.2 pp13,421 ±779
Renter Occupied 62.5% ±2.2 pp22,334 ±797
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 37.5%±2.2 pp 46.0% ▼ -8.5% 37/50
Renter Occupied 62.5%±2.2 pp 54.0% ▲ +8.5% 14/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 5.9 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 10.6% ±1.8 pp6,097 ±1,057
3–5 years 36.9% ±2.6 pp21,280 ±1,510
6–13 years 33.6% ±3.0 pp19,391 ±1,737
14–33 years 15.5% ±1.9 pp8,951 ±1,092
34+ years 3.4% ±0.8 pp1,946 ±474
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 5.9 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 10.6%±1.8 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.6% 3/50
3–5 years 36.9%±2.6 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +12.8% 4/50
6–13 years 33.6%±3.0 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.6% 46/50
14–33 years 15.5%±1.9 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.5% 42/50
34+ years 3.4%±0.8 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.3% 43/50
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Housing Vacancy Rate

Vacant Housing Units 9.0% ±1.6 pp3,566 ±633
Occupied Housing Units 91.0% ±1.5 pp35,925 ±598
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 9.0%±1.6 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.1% 18/50
Occupied Housing Units 91.0%±1.5 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 33/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1980 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 16.4% ±1.7 pp6,477 ±666
1940-2009 72.0% ±3.1 pp28,417 ±1,221
2010+ 11.6% ±1.7 pp4,597 ±661
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1980 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 16.4%±1.7 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -22.4% 47/50
1940-2009 72.0%±3.1 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +17.1% 5/50
2010+ 11.6%±1.7 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.3% 7/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people don’t know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.

Units in Structure

Single-Family 6.0% ±0.8 pp2,371 ±304
2 to 4 Units 4.4% ±1.0 pp1,745 ±402
5 to 19 Units 5.6% ±1.2 pp2,229 ±471
20+ Units 83.8% ±2.3 pp33,088 ±904
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 6.0%±0.8 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -23.2% 47/50
2 to 4 Units 4.4%±1.0 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -23.0% 48/50
5 to 19 Units 5.6%±1.2 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.5% 44/50
20+ Units 83.8%±2.3 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +56.8% 3/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 18.8% ±2.0 pp7,429 ±796
1 Bedroom 39.6% ±2.9 pp15,627 ±1,155
2 Bedrooms 25.6% ±2.0 pp10,128 ±777
3 Bedrooms 12.2% ±1.6 pp4,830 ±631
4 Bedrooms 2.7% ±0.6 pp1,076 ±245
5+ Bedrooms 1.0% ±0.4 pp401 ±154
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Studio 18.8%±2.0 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.3% 3/50
1 Bedroom 39.6%±2.9 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +19.4% 2/50
2 Bedrooms 25.6%±2.0 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.5% 47/50
3 Bedrooms 12.2%±1.6 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -13.9% 46/50
4 Bedrooms 2.7%±0.6 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.3% 47/50
5+ Bedrooms 1.0%±0.4 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.1% 46/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 38.5% ±2.6 pp13,828 ±925
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.9% ±2.1 pp7,878 ±758
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 39.6% ±3.0 pp14,219 ±1,088
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 18.1% ±2.2 pp6,488 ±783
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 38.5%±2.6 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +13.6% 27/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.9%±2.1 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.9% 21/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 39.6%±3.0 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -6.0% 24/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 18.1%±2.2 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -6.0% 30/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.

Rents and Utilities

Median Rent $2,121
Median Rent + Utilities $2,192 ±$134
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 2 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $2,121 $1,291 ±$12 +$830
Median Rent + Utilities $2,192 ±$134 $1,448 ±$10 +$744
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. See also more info on why ACS-reported rent measures can be lower than other sources.

Home Heating Source

Natural Gas 41.7% ±2.6 pp16,448 ±1,035
Electricity 52.2% ±2.8 pp20,628 ±1,123
Other 6.1% ±1.5 pp2,415 ±585
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 41.7%±2.6 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -35.9% 49/50
Electricity 52.2%±2.8 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +34.2% 2/50
Other 6.1%±1.5 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 10/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 28.4% ±2.8 pp7,861 ±782
Carpools 3.9% ±1.5 pp1,081 ±408
Public Transit 30.1% ±3.3 pp8,333 ±910
Walks 30.0% ±2.9 pp8,298 ±810
Bikes 2.5% ±0.8 pp685 ±212
Other 2.1% ±1.1 pp581 ±318
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 28.4%±2.8 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -16.3% 50/50
Carpools 3.9%±1.5 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.4% 47/50
Public Transit 30.1%±3.3 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +12.4% 9/50
Walks 30.0%±2.9 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +24.2% 3/50
Bikes 2.5%±0.8 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 16/50
Other 2.1%±1.1 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 10/50
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Travel Time to Work

Average Travel Time: 25 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 20.4% ±2.5 pp5,641 ±693
15-29 Minutes 46.8% ±3.4 pp12,949 ±932
30-44 Minutes 20.5% ±2.4 pp5,662 ±670
45-59 Minutes 5.7% ±1.2 pp1,578 ±327
60+ Minutes 6.7% ±1.5 pp1,849 ±412
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 25 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 20.4%±2.5 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.4% 4/50
15-29 Minutes 46.8%±3.4 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +16.9% 1/50
30-44 Minutes 20.5%±2.4 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -9.1% 48/50
45-59 Minutes 5.7%±1.2 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.3% 49/50
60+ Minutes 6.7%±1.5 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.8% 50/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.62 ±0.03
0 Car Households 46.5% ±2.9 pp16,713 ±1,048
1 Car Households 46.2% ±2.9 pp16,586 ±1,042
2+ Car Households 7.3% ±1.1 pp2,626 ±405
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.62 ±0.03
0 Car Households 46.5%±2.9 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +19.9% 1/50
1 Car Households 46.2%±2.9 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.9% 18/50
2+ Car Households 7.3%±1.1 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -20.9% 50/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 1.4% ±0.7 pp486 ±241
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 2.7% ±0.9 pp973 ±312
Desktop or Laptop 93.3% ±1.3 pp33,532 ±476
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 1.4%±0.7 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.7% 47/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 2.7%±0.9 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.7% 45/50
Desktop or Laptop 93.3%±1.3 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.8% 7/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 98.5% ±1.5 pp35,376 ±537
↳ Cellular data plan only 7.1% ±1.3 pp2,547 ±474
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 6.9% ±1.5 pp2,479 ±555
No Internet Access 1.5% ±0.7 pp549 ±265
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 98.5%±1.5 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.3% 3/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 7.1%±1.3 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.4% 46/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 6.9%±1.5 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 4/50
No Internet Access 1.5%±0.7 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.3% 48/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 2.9% ±0.8 pp1,664 ±453
Uninsured (Under 19) 4.3% ±2.9 pp2,469 ±1,687
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 3.2% ±1.0 pp1,843 ±558
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.9% ±1.1 pp493 ±636
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 2.9%±0.8 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.9% 49/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 4.3%±2.9 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.4% 20/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 3.2%±1.0 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.1% 49/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.9%±1.1 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.9% 39/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status

At Least One Disability 7.5% ±1.1 pp4,327 ±622
Ambulatory Disability 2.8% ±0.5 pp1,604 ±316
Hearing Disability 2.0% ±0.6 pp1,164 ±350
Vision Disability 1.3% ±0.5 pp725 ±300
Cognitive Disability 2.6% ±0.7 pp1,493 ±403
Self-Care Disability 1.1% ±0.5 pp633 ±264
Independent Living Disability 2.4% ±0.6 pp1,368 ±364
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 2 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 7.5%±1.1 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.1% 46/50
Ambulatory Disability 2.8%±0.5 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.8% 45/50
Hearing Disability 2.0%±0.6 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 41/50
Vision Disability 1.3%±0.5 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 46/50
Cognitive Disability 2.6%±0.7 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.6% 48/50
Self-Care Disability 1.1%±0.5 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.6% 44/50
Independent Living Disability 2.4%±0.6 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.3% 46/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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