Ward 5 Demographic Profile

Ward 5 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.

Ward 5

Yancy, Desmon C.
Yancy, Desmon C.
Ward 5 Alderperson
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Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.39 p.p.

Ward 5 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$62,986±$6.2k
Ward 5
$62,986±$6.2k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
17.1%±1.7 pp
Ward 5
17.1%±1.7 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
23.0%±3.1 pp
Ward 5
23.0%±3.1 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
12.1%±1.4 pp
Ward 5
12.1%±1.4 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 5.5% ±1.1 pp3,062 ±615
White 24.1% ±1.7 pp13,477 ±933
Black 55.1% ±3.5 pp30,753 ±1,952
Asian 9.3% ±1.1 pp5,165 ±594
Other or Multi-racial 6.0% ±1.3 pp3,355 ±701
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 5.5%±1.1 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -24.2% 47/50
White 24.1%±1.7 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.9% 27/50
Black 55.1%±3.5 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +27.7% 14/50
Asian 9.3%±1.1 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.0% 15/50
Other or Multi-racial 6.0%±1.3 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.5% 4/50
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 4.0% ±0.8 pp2,256 ±426
5-17 12.6% ±1.6 pp7,031 ±868
18-24 14.8% ±1.1 pp8,263 ±586
25-44 30.2% ±2.0 pp16,874 ±1,133
45-64 21.4% ±1.6 pp11,969 ±889
65-74 10.3% ±1.4 pp5,761 ±762
75-84 4.3% ±0.7 pp2,424 ±389
85+ 2.2% ±0.6 pp1,234 ±357
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Under 5 4.0%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 43/50
5-17 12.6%±1.6 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.5% 36/50
18-24 14.8%±1.1 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.2% 4/50
25-44 30.2%±2.0 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.1% 25/50
45-64 21.4%±1.6 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 36/50
65-74 10.3%±1.4 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.1% 9/50
75-84 4.3%±0.7 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 17/50
85+ 2.2%±0.6 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 10/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 7.6% ±1.7 pp2,842 ±646
HS diploma or GED 14.4% ±2.0 pp5,378 ±752
Some college education or associate's degree 23.7% ±2.4 pp8,866 ±911
Bachelor's degree 19.1% ±2.0 pp7,140 ±735
Graduate degree 35.2% ±2.6 pp13,167 ±970
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 7.6%±1.7 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 35/50
HS diploma or GED 14.4%±2.0 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.7% 39/50
Some college education or associate's degree 23.7%±2.4 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.8% 19/50
Bachelor's degree 19.1%±2.0 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.3% 29/50
Graduate degree 35.2%±2.6 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +16.2% 7/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 1.87 ±0.10
1 Person 51.5% ±2.6 pp14,464 ±728
2 Person 36.5% ±2.8 pp10,247 ±773
3 Person 8.3% ±2.0 pp2,326 ±568
4+ Person 3.8% ±1.2 pp1,056 ±333
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 1.87 ±0.10
1 Person 51.5%±2.6 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +11.8% 34/50
2 Person 36.5%±2.8 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +7.0% 10/50
3 Person 8.3%±2.0 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -4.6% 43/50
4+ Person 3.8%±1.2 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -14.2% 25/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 94.2% ±6.4 pp48,905 ±3,310
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 5.8% ±1.5 pp2,999 ±767
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.2% ±1.0 pp609 ±531
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.2% ±0.5 pp86 ±235
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 94.2%±6.4 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +29.0% 17/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 5.8%±1.5 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.5% 34/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.2%±1.0 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 44/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.2%±0.5 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 46/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 87.1% ±2.2 pp48,588 ±1,241
Born Outside U.S. 12.9% ±1.3 pp7,223 ±727
↳ Naturalized Citizen 4.2% ±0.8 pp2,348 ±431
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 8.7% ±1.1 pp4,876 ±622
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 87.1%±2.2 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.0% 15/50
Born Outside U.S. 12.9%±1.3 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.0% 36/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 4.2%±0.8 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.8% 38/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 8.7%±1.1 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 31/50
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: 12.9%±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,164±816
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (20.9%)±3.0 ppChina / Hong Kong (1,494)±215
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (10.3%)±3.5 ppIndia (741)±248
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.9%)±3.6 ppMexico (496)±261
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 5 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 12.9% ±1.4 pp7,164 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (20.9%)±3.0 ppChina / Hong Kong (1,494)±215 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (10.3%)±3.5 ppIndia (741)±248 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.9%)±3.6 ppMexico (496)±261 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: 12.9% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,164±816
Entered 2010+ 58.5% ±5.1 pp4,222 ±365
Entered 2000-2009 15.2% ±3.7 pp1,101 ±269
Entered 1990-1999 14.4% ±4.0 pp1,039 ±290
Entered Pre-1990 11.9% ±3.2 pp861 ±233
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 12.9% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,164±816
Entered 2010+ 58.5%±5.1 pp NA% — 3/50
Entered 2000-2009 15.2%±3.7 pp NA% — 46/50
Entered 1990-1999 14.4%±4.0 pp NA% — 47/50
Entered Pre-1990 11.9%±3.2 pp NA% — 48/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $62,986 ±$6,220
Less than $25k 26.3% ±2.8 pp7,375 ±787
$25k-$50k 18.8% ±2.5 pp5,279 ±698
$50k-$75k 17.3% ±2.7 pp4,854 ±770
$75k-$100k 10.9% ±2.1 pp3,048 ±593
$100k-$150k 10.2% ±1.6 pp2,870 ±463
$150k+ 16.6% ±1.8 pp4,667 ±513
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $62,986 ±$6,220
Less than $25k 26.3%±2.8 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.5% 14/50
$25k-$50k 18.8%±2.5 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.8% 23/50
$50k-$75k 17.3%±2.7 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.5% 5/50
$75k-$100k 10.9%±2.1 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.8% 29/50
$100k-$150k 10.2%±1.6 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.2% 48/50
$150k+ 16.6%±1.8 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -6.8% 31/50
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 23.3% ±2.7 pp12,981 ±1,499
Below 200% Poverty Line 38.4% ±3.5 pp21,447 ±1,929
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.4% ±2.0 pp6,935 ±1,097
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 23.3%±2.7 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.4% 12/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 38.4%±3.5 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▲ +5.0% 19/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.4%±2.0 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.1% 12/50
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 83.6% ±2.6 pp20,054 ±635
↳ Employed 75.0% ±3.1 pp18,002 ±736
↳ Unemployed 8.5% ±2.0 pp2,036 ±479
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 10.2% ±2.4 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 16.4% ±8.8 pp3,945 ±2,121
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 83.6%±2.6 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +16.0% 29/50
↳ Employed 75.0%±3.1 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.9% 32/50
↳ Unemployed 8.5%±2.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.5% 12/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 10.2%±2.4 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.2% 15/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 16.4%±8.8 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -16.0% 22/50
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 12.3% ±1.5 pp6,841 ±852
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 73.4% ±7.2 pp5,024 ±493
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 26.6% ±4.2 pp1,817 ±289
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 12.3%±1.5 pp 13.5% ▼ -1.2% 36/50
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 73.4%±7.2 pp 83.0% ▼ -9.6% 41/50
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 26.6%±4.2 pp 17.0% ▲ +9.6% 10/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 17.9% ±1.1 pp9,973 ±608
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 21.3% ±4.2 pp2,123 ±415
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 78.7% ±1.7 pp7,849 ±173
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 17.9%±1.1 pp 7.4% ▲ +10.4% 2/50
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 21.3%±4.2 pp 52.4% ▼ -31.1% 50/50
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 78.7%±1.7 pp 47.6% ▲ +31.1% 1/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.9% ±1.9 pp184 ±179
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.3% ±3.1 pp689 ±290
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 5 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.9%±1.9 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.9% 41/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.3%±3.1 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +1.9% 16/50
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 32.0% ±2.3 pp8,827 ±628
Renter Occupied 68.0% ±2.5 pp18,754 ±695
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 32.0%±2.3 pp 46.0% ▼ -14.0% 44/50
Renter Occupied 68.0%±2.5 pp 54.0% ▲ +14.0% 7/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 8.0 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 6.5% ±1.3 pp3,603 ±736
3–5 years 25.8% ±2.5 pp14,372 ±1,382
6–13 years 43.8% ±3.1 pp24,418 ±1,753
14–33 years 18.8% ±2.7 pp10,475 ±1,522
34+ years 5.3% ±1.0 pp2,943 ±582
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 8.0 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 6.5%±1.3 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.5% 15/50
3–5 years 25.8%±2.5 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.7% 16/50
6–13 years 43.8%±3.1 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +4.5% 5/50
14–33 years 18.8%±2.7 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.3% 35/50
34+ years 5.3%±1.0 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.4% 34/50
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 10.5% ±1.6 pp3,281 ±488
Occupied Housing Units 89.5% ±1.8 pp28,093 ±567
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 10.5%±1.6 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.3% 14/50
Occupied Housing Units 89.5%±1.8 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 37/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1951 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 41.4% ±2.5 pp12,982 ±780
1940-2009 55.2% ±3.6 pp17,303 ±1,124
2010+ 3.5% ±0.8 pp1,088 ±245
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1951 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 41.4%±2.5 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.6% 27/50
1940-2009 55.2%±3.6 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +0.3% 22/50
2010+ 3.5%±0.8 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.8% 24/50
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 12.1% ±1.4 pp3,802 ±452
2 to 4 Units 10.5% ±1.6 pp3,309 ±513
5 to 19 Units 27.5% ±2.3 pp8,635 ±735
20+ Units 49.5% ±3.1 pp15,540 ±976
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 12.1%±1.4 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -17.1% 43/50
2 to 4 Units 10.5%±1.6 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -16.9% 42/50
5 to 19 Units 27.5%±2.3 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +11.4% 7/50
20+ Units 49.5%±3.1 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +22.6% 10/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 13.3% ±1.9 pp4,181 ±585
1 Bedroom 28.1% ±2.7 pp8,822 ±853
2 Bedrooms 27.7% ±2.5 pp8,691 ±772
3 Bedrooms 20.1% ±2.0 pp6,318 ±643
4 Bedrooms 7.7% ±1.3 pp2,413 ±421
5+ Bedrooms 3.0% ±0.7 pp949 ±227
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Studio 13.3%±1.9 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.8% 9/50
1 Bedroom 28.1%±2.7 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.0% 9/50
2 Bedrooms 27.7%±2.5 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.4% 45/50
3 Bedrooms 20.1%±2.0 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.0% 41/50
4 Bedrooms 7.7%±1.3 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 35/50
5+ Bedrooms 3.0%±0.7 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 36/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.3% ±2.7 pp8,790 ±751
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.6% ±2.7 pp6,076 ±764
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 47.1% ±2.7 pp13,227 ±764
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.1% ±2.4 pp7,618 ±667
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.3%±2.7 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.4% 39/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.6%±2.7 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.2% 24/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 47.1%±2.7 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▲ +1.5% 9/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 27.1%±2.4 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.1% 9/50
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 $1,315 ±$91
Median Rent + Utilities $1,401 ±$90
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 5 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,315 ±$91 $1,291 ±$12 +$23
Median Rent + Utilities $1,401 ±$90 $1,448 ±$10 -$47
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 70.9% ±2.7 pp22,256 ±837
Electricity 22.1% ±2.8 pp6,944 ±863
Other 6.9% ±1.4 pp2,174 ±448
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 70.9%±2.7 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.6% 40/50
Electricity 22.1%±2.8 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.1% 11/50
Other 6.9%±1.4 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.5% 6/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 46.0% ±5.0 pp12,312 ±1,352
Carpools 5.6% ±1.6 pp1,488 ±429
Public Transit 23.0% ±3.1 pp6,154 ±818
Walks 18.9% ±2.1 pp5,062 ±556
Bikes 4.0% ±1.1 pp1,068 ±286
Other 2.2% ±1.0 pp595 ±265
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 5 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 46.0%±5.0 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.2% 42/50
Carpools 5.6%±1.6 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.8% 41/50
Public Transit 23.0%±3.1 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.3% 24/50
Walks 18.9%±2.1 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +13.1% 4/50
Bikes 4.0%±1.1 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.6% 5/50
Other 2.2%±1.0 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 6/50
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: 29 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 18.1% ±2.2 pp4,858 ±582
15-29 Minutes 37.9% ±5.0 pp10,153 ±1,339
30-44 Minutes 23.7% ±2.8 pp6,354 ±758
45-59 Minutes 9.7% ±1.6 pp2,594 ±416
60+ Minutes 10.6% ±2.5 pp2,830 ±671
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 29 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 18.1%±2.2 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.1% 6/50
15-29 Minutes 37.9%±5.0 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +8.0% 7/50
30-44 Minutes 23.7%±2.8 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.9% 45/50
45-59 Minutes 9.7%±1.6 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.4% 45/50
60+ Minutes 10.6%±2.5 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.9% 38/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.75 ±0.04
0 Car Households 41.8% ±2.8 pp11,751 ±800
1 Car Households 45.2% ±3.3 pp12,688 ±936
2+ Car Households 13.0% ±1.9 pp3,654 ±532
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.75 ±0.04
0 Car Households 41.8%±2.8 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +15.2% 6/50
1 Car Households 45.2%±3.3 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -0.1% 23/50
2+ Car Households 13.0%±1.9 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -15.2% 44/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 5.6% ±1.3 pp1,583 ±374
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 9.9% ±1.7 pp2,769 ±486
Desktop or Laptop 79.3% ±2.6 pp22,266 ±734
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 5.6%±1.3 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 24/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 9.9%±1.7 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.5% 31/50
Desktop or Laptop 79.3%±2.6 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.3% 22/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 93.6% ±1.9 pp26,287 ±539
↳ Cellular data plan only 16.6% ±2.3 pp4,676 ±636
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.5% ±0.9 pp997 ±261
No Internet Access 6.4% ±1.5 pp1,806 ±422
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 93.6%±1.9 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.4% 24/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 16.6%±2.3 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.1% 14/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 3.5%±0.9 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 25/50
No Internet Access 6.4%±1.5 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 27/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 5.1% ±1.0 pp2,851 ±563
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.3% ±1.0 pp748 ±561
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 7.2% ±1.5 pp4,031 ±831
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.1% ±1.3 pp641 ±743
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 5.1%±1.0 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.6% 41/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.3%±1.0 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.5% 46/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 7.2%±1.5 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.1% 39/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.1%±1.3 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.6% 29/50
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 17.1% ±1.7 pp9,530 ±973
Ambulatory Disability 10.2% ±1.4 pp5,694 ±781
Hearing Disability 2.4% ±0.7 pp1,315 ±383
Vision Disability 4.0% ±0.9 pp2,256 ±515
Cognitive Disability 5.8% ±1.1 pp3,222 ±623
Self-Care Disability 2.9% ±0.7 pp1,631 ±387
Independent Living Disability 6.2% ±1.0 pp3,449 ±567
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 5 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 17.1%±1.7 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.7% 14/50
Ambulatory Disability 10.2%±1.4 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.6% 15/50
Hearing Disability 2.4%±0.7 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 37/50
Vision Disability 4.0%±0.9 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 15/50
Cognitive Disability 5.8%±1.1 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 19/50
Self-Care Disability 2.9%±0.7 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 18/50
Independent Living Disability 6.2%±1.0 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 20/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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