Ward 3 Demographic Profile

Ward 3 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.
Dowell, Pat
Dowell, Pat
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Ward 3 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$90,362±$8.7k
Ward 3
$90,362±$8.7k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
17.0%±1.9 pp
Ward 3
17.0%±1.9 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
26.2%±3.4 pp
Ward 3
26.2%±3.4 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
14.1%±1.7 pp
Ward 3
14.1%±1.7 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 6.3% ±1.3 pp3,717 ±766
White 23.6% ±3.0 pp13,842 ±1,735
Black 54.9% ±2.9 pp32,264 ±1,709
Asian 10.1% ±2.2 pp5,915 ±1,281
Other or Multi-racial 5.2% ±1.4 pp3,028 ±842
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 6.3%±1.3 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -23.4% 45/50
White 23.6%±3.0 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.5% 28/50
Black 54.9%±2.9 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +27.5% 15/50
Asian 10.1%±2.2 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 12/50
Other or Multi-racial 5.2%±1.4 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.6% 11/50
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 5.2% ±0.9 pp3,071 ±533
5-17 11.4% ±1.1 pp6,678 ±632
18-24 8.5% ±1.3 pp5,021 ±768
25-44 39.2% ±3.1 pp23,031 ±1,804
45-64 22.5% ±1.9 pp13,221 ±1,117
65-74 7.7% ±0.8 pp4,512 ±462
75-84 4.2% ±0.8 pp2,467 ±474
85+ 1.3% ±0.6 pp765 ±333
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.2%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 30/50
5-17 11.4%±1.1 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.7% 40/50
18-24 8.5%±1.3 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 31/50
25-44 39.2%±3.1 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.9% 12/50
45-64 22.5%±1.9 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 31/50
65-74 7.7%±0.8 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 29/50
75-84 4.2%±0.8 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 22/50
85+ 1.3%±0.6 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 32/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 7.4% ±1.2 pp2,929 ±465
HS diploma or GED 14.1% ±1.6 pp5,569 ±647
Some college education or associate's degree 20.3% ±1.7 pp8,002 ±680
Bachelor's degree 30.5% ±3.7 pp12,026 ±1,446
Graduate degree 27.5% ±3.3 pp10,846 ±1,287
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 7.4%±1.2 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.3% 36/50
HS diploma or GED 14.1%±1.6 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.9% 41/50
Some college education or associate's degree 20.3%±1.7 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.4% 31/50
Bachelor's degree 30.5%±3.7 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.2% 16/50
Graduate degree 27.5%±3.3 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.6% 13/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 1.94 ±0.12
1 Person 51.7% ±3.8 pp15,089 ±1,113
2 Person 35.6% ±4.3 pp10,406 ±1,266
3 Person 9.3% ±2.2 pp2,721 ±642
4+ Person 3.4% ±1.1 pp998 ±330
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 1.94 ±0.12
1 Person 51.7%±3.8 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +12.0% 32/50
2 Person 35.6%±4.3 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +6.1% 16/50
3 Person 9.3%±2.2 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.6% 39/50
4+ Person 3.4%±1.1 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -14.5% 28/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 95.9% ±1.9 pp52,402 ±1,057
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 4.1% ±1.1 pp2,250 ±600
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.3% ±0.8 pp699 ±415
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3% ±0.5 pp188 ±268
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 95.9%±1.9 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +30.6% 10/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 4.1%±1.1 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.8% 41/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.3%±0.8 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 40/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3%±0.5 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 41/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 85.2% ±1.5 pp50,055 ±906
Born Outside U.S. 14.8% ±2.4 pp8,711 ±1,403
↳ Naturalized Citizen 7.0% ±1.3 pp4,100 ±740
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 7.8% ±2.1 pp4,612 ±1,228
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 85.2%±1.5 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.1% 19/50
Born Outside U.S. 14.8%±2.4 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.1% 32/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 7.0%±1.3 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.0% 30/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 7.8%±2.1 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.1% 34/50
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: 14.8%±2.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 8,689±1,484
Most Common Country of Origin India (20.2%)±12.3 ppIndia (1,755)±1,065
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (10.1%)±3.0 ppChina / Hong Kong (875)±257
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.4%)±2.0 ppMexico (556)±170
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 3 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 14.8% ±2.4 pp8,689 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin India (20.2%)±12.3 ppIndia (1,755)±1,065 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (10.1%)±3.0 ppChina / Hong Kong (875)±257 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.4%)±2.0 ppMexico (556)±170 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: 14.8% ±2.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 8,689±1,484
Entered 2010+ 42.4% ±11.9 pp3,692 ±1,038
Entered 2000-2009 22.9% ±5.4 pp1,999 ±466
Entered 1990-1999 17.3% ±3.8 pp1,508 ±330
Entered Pre-1990 17.4% ±5.8 pp1,512 ±505
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 14.8% ±2.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 8,689±1,484
Entered 2010+ 42.4%±11.9 pp NA% 10/50
Entered 2000-2009 22.9%±5.4 pp NA% 17/50
Entered 1990-1999 17.3%±3.8 pp NA% 40/50
Entered Pre-1990 17.4%±5.8 pp NA% 41/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $90,362 ±$8,713
Less than $25k 25.1% ±2.7 pp7,336 ±774
$25k-$50k 9.6% ±1.7 pp2,793 ±506
$50k-$75k 9.0% ±1.7 pp2,627 ±495
$75k-$100k 14.8% ±3.2 pp4,310 ±947
$100k-$150k 16.2% ±3.2 pp4,720 ±940
$150k+ 25.4% ±3.3 pp7,428 ±960
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $90,362 ±$8,713
Less than $25k 25.1%±2.7 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.3% 15/50
$25k-$50k 9.6%±1.7 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -6.4% 43/50
$50k-$75k 9.0%±1.7 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.7% 46/50
$75k-$100k 14.8%±3.2 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.1% 4/50
$100k-$150k 16.2%±3.2 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.3% 25/50
$150k+ 25.4%±3.3 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.1% 18/50
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 20.3% ±2.3 pp11,918 ±1,370
Below 200% Poverty Line 31.4% ±2.6 pp18,433 ±1,506
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 10.4% ±1.9 pp6,126 ±1,110
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 20.3%±2.3 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.5% 18/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 31.4%±2.6 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▼ -2.0% 31/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 10.4%±1.9 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.1% 16/50
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 85.8% ±2.8 pp21,677 ±699
↳ Employed 77.6% ±3.4 pp19,606 ±866
↳ Unemployed 8.1% ±1.8 pp2,058 ±443
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 9.5% ±2.0 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 14.2% ±9.8 pp3,592 ±2,481
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 85.8%±2.8 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +18.2% 25/50
↳ Employed 77.6%±3.4 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +15.5% 27/50
↳ Unemployed 8.1%±1.8 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 15/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 9.5%±2.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.5% 18/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 14.2%±9.8 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -18.2% 26/50
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 11.1% ±1.0 pp6,498 ±616
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 81.3% ±3.8 pp5,285 ±248
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 18.7% ±4.7 pp1,213 ±305
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 11.1%±1.0 pp 13.5% ▼ -2.4% 40/50
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 81.3%±3.8 pp 83.0% ▼ -1.7% 29/50
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 18.7%±4.7 pp 17.0% ▲ +1.7% 22/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 8.9% ±1.5 pp5,221 ±869
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 38.8% ±7.2 pp2,027 ±375
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 61.2% ±9.7 pp3,194 ±508
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 8.9%±1.5 pp 7.4% ▲ +1.4% 13/50
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 38.8%±7.2 pp 52.4% ▼ -13.5% 41/50
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 61.2%±9.7 pp 47.6% ▲ +13.5% 10/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.0% ±2.8 pp496 ±277
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.4% ±4.1 pp342 ±411
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 3 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.0%±2.8 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.9% 29/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 3.4%±4.1 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▼ -2.0% 31/50
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 39.0% ±3.0 pp11,361 ±874
Renter Occupied 61.0% ±3.2 pp17,799 ±929
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 39.0%±3.0 pp 46.0% ▼ -7.1% 35/50
Renter Occupied 61.0%±3.2 pp 54.0% ▲ +7.1% 16/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 7.7 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 6.4% ±2.6 pp3,736 ±1,552
3–5 years 24.9% ±3.1 pp14,652 ±1,835
6–13 years 49.5% ±3.9 pp29,092 ±2,266
14–33 years 17.7% ±2.5 pp10,387 ±1,467
34+ years 1.5% ±0.6 pp900 ±325
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 7.7 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 6.4%±2.6 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.4% 16/50
3–5 years 24.9%±3.1 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.8% 19/50
6–13 years 49.5%±3.9 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +10.3% 1/50
14–33 years 17.7%±2.5 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.4% 38/50
34+ years 1.5%±0.6 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.2% 49/50
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 7.5% ±1.8 pp2,368 ±578
Occupied Housing Units 92.5% ±2.0 pp29,213 ±632
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 7.5%±1.8 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 26/50
Occupied Housing Units 92.5%±2.0 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 25/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1985 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 19.3% ±1.7 pp6,106 ±544
1940-2009 66.2% ±4.1 pp20,911 ±1,294
2010+ 14.5% ±3.2 pp4,564 ±1,019
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1985 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 19.3%±1.7 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -19.5% 43/50
1940-2009 66.2%±4.1 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +11.3% 8/50
2010+ 14.5%±3.2 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.1% 4/50
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 14.1% ±1.7 pp4,452 ±529
2 to 4 Units 11.9% ±1.4 pp3,746 ±451
5 to 19 Units 16.0% ±1.6 pp5,068 ±504
20+ Units 57.8% ±4.1 pp18,255 ±1,290
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 14.1%±1.7 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -15.1% 38/50
2 to 4 Units 11.9%±1.4 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -15.5% 40/50
5 to 19 Units 16.0%±1.6 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.1% 23/50
20+ Units 57.8%±4.1 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +30.8% 7/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 8.5% ±2.4 pp2,696 ±746
1 Bedroom 27.7% ±3.7 pp8,762 ±1,157
2 Bedrooms 33.7% ±3.2 pp10,636 ±1,010
3 Bedrooms 21.6% ±1.7 pp6,833 ±551
4 Bedrooms 6.6% ±1.3 pp2,089 ±411
5+ Bedrooms 1.8% ±0.6 pp566 ±192
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Studio 8.5%±2.4 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 12/50
1 Bedroom 27.7%±3.7 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.6% 11/50
2 Bedrooms 33.7%±3.2 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.6% 24/50
3 Bedrooms 21.6%±1.7 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.5% 38/50
4 Bedrooms 6.6%±1.3 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.4% 39/50
5+ Bedrooms 1.8%±0.6 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.3% 42/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 30.0% ±2.5 pp8,759 ±723
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 26.2% ±3.7 pp7,648 ±1,075
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 43.8% ±4.1 pp12,806 ±1,204
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 18.6% ±2.6 pp5,431 ±757
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 30.0%±2.5 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.1% 43/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 26.2%±3.7 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.3% 7/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 43.8%±4.1 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -1.8% 15/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 18.6%±2.6 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.4% 27/50
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 $1,450
Median Rent + Utilities $1,580
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 3 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,450 $1,291 ±$12 +$159
Median Rent + Utilities $1,580 $1,448 ±$10 +$132
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 65.4% ±3.1 pp20,657 ±973
Electricity 31.7% ±3.5 pp10,001 ±1,094
Other 2.9% ±1.0 pp923 ±300
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 65.4%±3.1 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -12.1% 42/50
Electricity 31.7%±3.5 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +13.7% 5/50
Other 2.9%±1.0 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.5% 37/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 57.7% ±6.4 pp16,267 ±1,800
Carpools 5.3% ±2.0 pp1,497 ±575
Public Transit 26.2% ±3.4 pp7,387 ±969
Walks 5.1% ±1.4 pp1,451 ±405
Bikes 2.3% ±1.1 pp657 ±323
Other 2.5% ±2.1 pp709 ±605
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 3 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 57.7%±6.4 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +12.9% 28/50
Carpools 5.3%±2.0 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.0% 43/50
Public Transit 26.2%±3.4 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +8.5% 13/50
Walks 5.1%±1.4 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.7% 20/50
Bikes 2.3%±1.1 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 18/50
Other 2.5%±2.1 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 4/50
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: 28 min ±3 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 13.0% ±3.1 pp3,668 ±882
15-29 Minutes 41.6% ±4.7 pp11,726 ±1,324
30-44 Minutes 27.9% ±3.5 pp7,873 ±981
45-59 Minutes 8.0% ±1.7 pp2,253 ±481
60+ Minutes 9.5% ±2.3 pp2,689 ±636
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 28 min ±3 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 13.0%±3.1 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.0% 17/50
15-29 Minutes 41.6%±4.7 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +11.6% 5/50
30-44 Minutes 27.9%±3.5 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.7% 33/50
45-59 Minutes 8.0%±1.7 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.1% 47/50
60+ Minutes 9.5%±2.3 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.9% 42/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.91 ±0.05
0 Car Households 27.9% ±3.0 pp8,150 ±888
1 Car Households 54.6% ±4.3 pp15,958 ±1,265
2+ Car Households 17.5% ±2.9 pp5,104 ±849
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.91 ±0.05
0 Car Households 27.9%±3.0 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.3% 20/50
1 Car Households 54.6%±4.3 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +9.4% 1/50
2+ Car Households 17.5%±2.9 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -10.7% 40/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 4.2% ±0.7 pp1,225 ±218
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 12.8% ±2.2 pp3,747 ±643
Desktop or Laptop 77.6% ±3.2 pp22,678 ±945
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 4.2%±0.7 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.9% 34/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 12.8%±2.2 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.5% 17/50
Desktop or Laptop 77.6%±3.2 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.9% 28/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 94.1% ±2.8 pp27,498 ±806
↳ Cellular data plan only 11.7% ±2.9 pp3,414 ±855
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 5.2% ±1.6 pp1,534 ±455
No Internet Access 5.9% ±1.6 pp1,715 ±464
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 94.1%±2.8 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.9% 18/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 11.7%±2.9 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.8% 31/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 5.2%±1.6 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 9/50
No Internet Access 5.9%±1.6 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 33/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 5.6% ±1.0 pp3,292 ±578
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.9% ±2.3 pp2,311 ±1,373
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 6.9% ±1.2 pp4,036 ±732
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.9% ±1.1 pp552 ±670
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 5.6%±1.0 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.1% 39/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.9%±2.3 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.1% 24/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 6.9%±1.2 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.5% 41/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.9%±1.1 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.8% 34/50
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 17.0% ±1.9 pp9,973 ±1,109
Ambulatory Disability 10.6% ±1.5 pp6,235 ±874
Hearing Disability 3.7% ±1.3 pp2,188 ±749
Vision Disability 3.8% ±1.0 pp2,211 ±566
Cognitive Disability 5.6% ±1.2 pp3,293 ±698
Self-Care Disability 4.2% ±1.3 pp2,443 ±758
Independent Living Disability 7.4% ±1.4 pp4,349 ±815
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 17.0%±1.9 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.6% 15/50
Ambulatory Disability 10.6%±1.5 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 14/50
Hearing Disability 3.7%±1.3 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 9/50
Vision Disability 3.8%±1.0 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 18/50
Cognitive Disability 5.6%±1.2 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 20/50
Self-Care Disability 4.2%±1.3 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.5% 10/50
Independent Living Disability 7.4%±1.4 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 14/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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