Chicago City Council Ward 8 Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Chicago City Council Ward 8 Census and ACS demographic tables: population, race, age, income, poverty, rent, housing types, single-family homes, commute, education, internet access, health insurance, and disability.

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Michelle Harris
Michelle Harris
Ward 8 Alderperson
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Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.09 p.p. Geographic mismatch error comes from Census geographic boundaries not perfectly aligning with ward boundaries. We can test how much mismatch error skews ward statistics for a subset of variables. For this ward , the average error is 0.09 percentage points. More detail is available on the ward geography page , and the methodology page explains geographic mismatch error in more detail.

Chicago City Council Ward 8 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$54,220±$6.1k
Ward 8
$54,220±$6.1k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
21.9%±1.8 pp
Ward 8
21.9%±1.8 pp
Chicago
14.0%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
20.5%±3.5 pp
Ward 8
20.5%±3.5 pp
Chicago
22.4%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
47.1%±2.8 pp
Ward 8
47.1%±2.8 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 3.5% ±1.6 pp1,716 ±812
White 1.5% ±0.6 pp716 ±298
Black 92.1% ±1.6 pp45,321 ±810
Asian 0.4% ±0.3 pp192 ±142
Other or Multi-racial 2.5% ±1.2 pp1,254 ±577
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.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 3.5%±1.6 pp 29.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -26.2% 50/50
White 1.5%±0.6 pp 32.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -30.6% 48/50
Black 92.1%±1.6 pp 27.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +64.7% 2/50
Asian 0.4%±0.3 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.9% 47/50
Other or Multi-racial 2.5%±1.2 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 33/50
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.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Age Distribution

Under 5 3.8% ±1.0 pp1,886 ±468
5-17 14.3% ±1.6 pp7,031 ±784
18-24 7.1% ±1.3 pp3,487 ±631
25-44 25.2% ±2.0 pp12,378 ±992
45-64 26.3% ±1.7 pp12,958 ±860
65-74 13.1% ±1.3 pp6,448 ±654
75-84 6.4% ±0.9 pp3,154 ±457
85+ 3.8% ±0.7 pp1,858 ±369
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Under 5 3.8%±1.0 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 45/50
5-17 14.3%±1.6 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.2% 29/50
18-24 7.1%±1.3 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 43/50
25-44 25.2%±2.0 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.1% 45/50
45-64 26.3%±1.7 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.5% 6/50
65-74 13.1%±1.3 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.9% 1/50
75-84 6.4%±0.9 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 1/50
85+ 3.8%±0.7 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.1% 1/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 9.4% ±1.5 pp3,477 ±560
HS diploma or GED 27.3% ±2.9 pp10,047 ±1,075
Some college education or associate's degree 34.9% ±2.3 pp12,851 ±847
Bachelor's degree 16.1% ±2.0 pp5,942 ±726
Graduate degree 12.3% ±1.9 pp4,542 ±698
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 9.4%±1.5 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.3% 31/50
HS diploma or GED 27.3%±2.9 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.2% 19/50
Some college education or associate's degree 34.9%±2.3 pp 21.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +13.0% 5/50
Bachelor's degree 16.1%±2.0 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.3% 32/50
Graduate degree 12.3%±1.9 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.6% 29/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size 2.05±0.12
1 Person 48.5% ±2.9 pp11,616 ±701
2 Person 28.1% ±2.7 pp6,726 ±641
3 Person 11.9% ±2.2 pp2,854 ±519
4+ Person 11.5% ±1.9 pp2,765 ±461
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.05±0.12 2.29±0.02 ▼ −0.24 36/50
1 Person 48.5%±2.9 pp 39.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +8.8% 11/50
2 Person 28.1%±2.7 pp 29.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.4% 29/50
3 Person 11.9%±2.2 pp 12.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.0% 38/50
4+ Person 11.5%±1.9 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.4% 38/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Never Married 48.6% ±2.6 pp20,457 ±1,086
Married 24.1% ±1.8 pp10,141 ±739
Separated 4.3% ±1.0 pp1,824 ±435
Divorced 14.0% ±1.7 pp5,877 ±724
Widowed 9.0% ±1.4 pp3,784 ±569
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Never Married 48.6%±2.6 pp 49.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.0% 28/50
Married 24.1%±1.8 pp 35.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.4% 43/50
Separated 4.3%±1.0 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.2% 4/50
Divorced 14.0%±1.7 pp 7.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.0% 1/50
Widowed 9.0%±1.4 pp 4.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.2% 2/50
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Speak English Only 93.5% ±1.5 pp44,366 ±709
Spanish 3.1% ±1.6 pp1,474 ±749
Other Languages 3.4% ±1.2 pp1,608 ±567
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward or district, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 93.5%±1.5 pp 64.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +28.9% 5/50
Spanish 3.1%±1.6 pp 23.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -20.6% 50/50
Other Languages 3.4%±1.2 pp 1.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 20/50
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward or district, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native English speaker or reports speaking English 'very well' 98.1% ±7.3 pp46,424 ±3,451
Reports Speaking English 'Well' 1.0% ±0.7 pp467 ±331
Reports Speaking English 'Not Well' 0.6% ±0.7 pp267 ±317
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3% ±0.5 pp155 ±260
Total speaking English less than 'very well' 1.9% ±1.1 pp889 ±526
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Native English speaker or reports speaking English 'very well' 98.1%±7.3 pp 85.4%±0.5 pp ▲ +12.7% 2/50
Reports Speaking English 'Well' 1.0%±0.7 pp 7.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.2% 48/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not Well' 0.6%±0.7 pp 5.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.6% 47/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3%±0.5 pp 2.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 42/50
Total speaking English less than 'very well' 1.9%±1.1 pp 14.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -12.7% 49/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Type

Married Couple 18.3% ±2.4 pp4,371 ±567
Cohabiting Couple 3.1% ±1.2 pp745 ±279
Living Alone 48.5% ±3.8 pp11,609 ±898
Other 30.2% ±6.8 pp7,220 ±1,634
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Married Couple 18.3%±2.4 pp 30.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -12.6% 44/50
Cohabiting Couple 3.1%±1.2 pp 8.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 50/50
Living Alone 48.5%±3.8 pp 39.7%±0.5 pp ▲ +8.8% 11/50
Other 30.2%±6.8 pp 21.1%±0.7 pp ▲ +9.0% 12/50
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Type for Households with Children

Married Couple 35.2% ±7.5 pp3,181 ±675
Unmarried Couple 4.4% ±2.8 pp398 ±257
Single Mother 52.4% ±6.3 pp4,735 ±567
Single Father 8.0% ±4.2 pp721 ±380
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Married Couple 35.2%±7.5 pp 56.0%±0.8 pp ▼ -20.8% 39/50
Unmarried Couple 4.4%±2.8 pp 8.8%±0.6 pp ▼ -4.4% 39/50
Single Mother 52.4%±6.3 pp 30.6%±0.9 pp ▲ +21.8% 7/50
Single Father 8.0%±4.2 pp 4.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.4% 2/50
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 95.6% ±1.2 pp47,013 ±593
Born Outside U.S. 4.4% ±1.1 pp2,186 ±521
↳ Naturalized Citizen 2.3% ±0.6 pp1,112 ±317
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 2.2% ±0.9 pp1,074 ±421
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 95.6%±1.2 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +16.5% 5/50
Born Outside U.S. 4.4%±1.1 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -16.5% 46/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 2.3%±0.6 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.7% 47/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 2.2%±0.9 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.7% 49/50
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Foreign Born: Top Countries of Origin

Total Foreign Born: 4.4%±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 2,187±525
Most Common Country of Origin Nigeria (29.1%)±13.2 ppNigeria (638)±288
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (10.6%)±7.6 ppMexico (233)±167
Third Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (10.5%)±5.3 ppJamaica (230)±116
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 8 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 4.4% ±1.0 pp2,187 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin Nigeria (29.1%)±13.2 ppNigeria (638)±288 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (10.6%)±7.6 ppMexico (233)±167 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Jamaica (10.5%)±5.3 ppJamaica (230)±116 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 4.4%±1.0 pp2,188±525
Entered 2010+ 33.9% ±16.6 pp741 ±364
Entered 2000-2009 26.6% ±11.3 pp581 ±248
Entered 1990-1999 19.9% ±7.4 pp436 ±161
Entered Pre-1990 19.6% ±6.4 pp430 ±140
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born 4.4%±1.0 pp2,188±525 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ −16.5% 46/50
Entered 2010+ 33.9%±16.6 pp 28.1%±0.9 pp ▲ +5.8% 18/50
Entered 2000-2009 26.6%±11.3 pp 21.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +5.1% 7/50
Entered 1990-1999 19.9%±7.4 pp 21.8%±0.6 pp ▼ -1.9% 28/50
Entered Pre-1990 19.6%±6.4 pp 28.5%±0.5 pp ▼ -8.9% 38/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Median Household Income $54,220±$6,144
Less than $25k 29.1% ±2.9 pp6,964 ±703
$25k-$50k 21.5% ±2.7 pp5,159 ±642
$50k-$75k 17.0% ±2.7 pp4,066 ±640
$75k-$100k 10.4% ±2.0 pp2,497 ±483
$100k-$150k 12.0% ±2.1 pp2,882 ±513
$150k+ 10.0% ±2.2 pp2,392 ±530
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income $54,220±$6,144 $77,902±$907 ▼ −$23,682 40/50
Less than $25k 29.1%±2.9 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.3% 10/50
$25k-$50k 21.5%±2.7 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.6% 13/50
$50k-$75k 17.0%±2.7 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.2% 9/50
$75k-$100k 10.4%±2.0 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.3% 36/50
$100k-$150k 12.0%±2.1 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.4% 44/50
$150k+ 10.0%±2.2 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -13.4% 41/50
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Poverty Status

Below Poverty Line 21.9% ±2.5 pp10,787 ±1,207
Below 200% Poverty Line 40.6% ±3.2 pp19,997 ±1,557
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.5% ±1.9 pp6,131 ±951
Note: Poverty rates cover only the population for whom the Census Bureau determines poverty status. This excludes people in institutional group quarters (prisons, nursing homes, and mental hospitals), people in college dormitories, people in military barracks, and unrelated individuals under age 15. That last group is excluded because the standard poverty framework measures income at the family or unrelated-individual level — a child under 15 who is unrelated to the householder cannot be assigned to a family unit and is too young to be treated as an independent economic unit, so poverty status is not determined for them. See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 21.9%±2.5 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.1% 15/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 40.6%±3.2 pp 33.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +7.2% 16/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.5%±1.9 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.1% 11/50
Note: Poverty rates cover only the population for whom the Census Bureau determines poverty status. This excludes people in institutional group quarters (prisons, nursing homes, and mental hospitals), people in college dormitories, people in military barracks, and unrelated individuals under age 15. That last group is excluded because the standard poverty framework measures income at the family or unrelated-individual level — a child under 15 who is unrelated to the householder cannot be assigned to a family unit and is too young to be treated as an independent economic unit, so poverty status is not determined for them. See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Work & Employment

25-54 Year Old Employment Status

Employed or Actively Looking for Work 84.0% ±2.9 pp15,275 ±527
↳ Employed 73.2% ±3.6 pp13,317 ±647
↳ Unemployed 10.8% ±2.2 pp1,957 ±397
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.8% ±2.6 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 16.0% ±10.2 pp2,912 ±1,854
Note: Unemployment rate is the percentage of people actively looking for work who do not currently have a job, out of all people who either have a job or are actively looking for work (the “labor force”). Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include disability, caregiving responsibilities, and going to school.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 84.0%±2.9 pp 85.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.6% 27/50
↳ Employed 73.2%±3.6 pp 79.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.4% 35/50
↳ Unemployed 10.8%±2.2 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.8% 7/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.8%±2.6 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.9% 8/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 16.0%±10.2 pp 14.4%±1.1 pp ▲ +1.6% 24/50
Note: Unemployment rate is the percentage of people actively looking for work who do not currently have a job, out of all people who either have a job or are actively looking for work (the “labor force”). Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include disability, caregiving responsibilities, and going to school.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Occupation

Management, Business, Science & Arts 32.9% ±4.1 pp6,977 ±872
↳ Management occupations 8.0% ±2.1 pp1,700 ±445
↳ Business & financial operations 5.3% ±2.0 pp1,131 ±429
↳ Computer & mathematical 1.7% ±1.1 pp361 ±226
↳ Architecture & engineering 0.3% ±0.5 pp55 ±108
↳ Life, physical & social science 0.1% ±0.5 pp18 ±99
↳ Community & social service 3.3% ±1.1 pp699 ±234
↳ Legal occupations 1.3% ±0.9 pp278 ±201
↳ Education, training & library 7.6% ±2.4 pp1,619 ±499
↳ Arts, design, entertainment, sports & media 1.1% ±0.7 pp234 ±154
↳ Health diagnosing & treating practitioners 2.7% ±1.2 pp577 ±253
↳ Health technologists & technicians 1.4% ±0.8 pp306 ±178
Service 24.5% ±3.5 pp5,203 ±732
↳ Healthcare support 7.4% ±1.7 pp1,576 ±351
↳ Protective service 5.5% ±1.6 pp1,173 ±343
↳ Food preparation & serving 4.7% ±1.9 pp990 ±396
↳ Building & grounds cleaning & maintenance 4.1% ±1.4 pp876 ±289
↳ Personal care & service 2.8% ±1.3 pp587 ±283
Sales & Office 22.5% ±3.4 pp4,776 ±715
↳ Sales & related 7.5% ±2.0 pp1,594 ±420
↳ Office & administrative support 15.0% ±2.8 pp3,182 ±587
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 3.6% ±1.4 pp760 ±302
↳ Farming, fishing & forestry 0.1% ±0.5 pp25 ±98
↳ Construction & extraction 1.7% ±0.9 pp351 ±182
↳ Installation, maintenance & repair 1.8% ±1.2 pp384 ±257
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 16.5% ±3.2 pp3,496 ±672
↳ Production occupations 3.8% ±1.5 pp797 ±316
↳ Transportation occupations 7.7% ±1.9 pp1,626 ±413
↳ Material moving occupations 5.1% ±2.2 pp1,073 ±459
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 32.9%±4.1 pp 49.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -16.3% 36/50
↳ Management occupations 8.0%±2.1 pp 12.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.3% 36/50
↳ Business & financial operations 5.3%±2.0 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.8% 35/50
↳ Computer & mathematical 1.7%±1.1 pp 4.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 42/50
↳ Architecture & engineering 0.3%±0.5 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 49/50
↳ Life, physical & social science 0.1%±0.5 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 49/50
↳ Community & social service 3.3%±1.1 pp 1.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 5/50
↳ Legal occupations 1.3%±0.9 pp 2.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 28/50
↳ Education, training & library 7.6%±2.4 pp 6.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 13/50
↳ Arts, design, entertainment, sports & media 1.1%±0.7 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.0% 45/50
↳ Health diagnosing & treating practitioners 2.7%±1.2 pp 4.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.8% 36/50
↳ Health technologists & technicians 1.4%±0.8 pp 1.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 20/50
Service 24.5%±3.5 pp 16.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.6% 9/50
↳ Healthcare support 7.4%±1.7 pp 3.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.1% 8/50
↳ Protective service 5.5%±1.6 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.7% 10/50
↳ Food preparation & serving 4.7%±1.9 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 26/50
↳ Building & grounds cleaning & maintenance 4.1%±1.4 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 20/50
↳ Personal care & service 2.8%±1.3 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 26/50
Sales & Office 22.5%±3.4 pp 17.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.1% 1/50
↳ Sales & related 7.5%±2.0 pp 8.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 31/50
↳ Office & administrative support 15.0%±2.8 pp 9.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.7% 2/50
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 3.6%±1.4 pp 4.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 31/50
↳ Farming, fishing & forestry 0.1%±0.5 pp 0.1%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.0% 14/50
↳ Construction & extraction 1.7%±0.9 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 32/50
↳ Installation, maintenance & repair 1.8%±1.2 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 24/50
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 16.5%±3.2 pp 11.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.6% 19/50
↳ Production occupations 3.8%±1.5 pp 4.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 31/50
↳ Transportation occupations 7.7%±1.9 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.8% 2/50
↳ Material moving occupations 5.1%±2.2 pp 3.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.2% 21/50
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Industry of Employment

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.3% ±0.6 pp70 ±124
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.3% ±0.6 pp70 ±124
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.5 pp0
Construction 2.3% ±1.0 pp491 ±206
Manufacturing 6.4% ±2.0 pp1,362 ±430
Wholesale Trade 1.5% ±1.0 pp328 ±213
Retail Trade 9.3% ±2.5 pp1,976 ±534
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 11.2% ±2.1 pp2,374 ±452
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 10.1% ±2.0 pp2,140 ±432
↳ Utilities 1.1% ±1.0 pp234 ±205
Information 0.8% ±0.6 pp163 ±126
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 8.0% ±2.2 pp1,692 ±464
↳ Finance & Insurance 6.3% ±2.1 pp1,337 ±441
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.7% ±0.9 pp354 ±200
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 11.8% ±2.4 pp2,496 ±517
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.6% ±1.4 pp978 ±305
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0% ±0.5 pp0
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 7.2% ±2.2 pp1,518 ±458
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 31.4% ±3.3 pp6,658 ±703
↳ Educational Services 12.3% ±2.5 pp2,602 ±537
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 19.1% ±2.7 pp4,056 ±575
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.9% ±2.0 pp1,455 ±432
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.2% ±0.9 pp244 ±200
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.7% ±1.9 pp1,210 ±396
Other Services 4.7% ±1.2 pp987 ±263
Public Administration 5.5% ±1.3 pp1,160 ±266
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.3%±0.6 pp 0.2%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.1% 7/50
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.3%±0.6 pp 0.2%±0.0 pp ▲ +0.2% 5/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.5 pp 0.0%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.0% 23/50
Construction 2.3%±1.0 pp 3.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 35/50
Manufacturing 6.4%±2.0 pp 7.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 33/50
Wholesale Trade 1.5%±1.0 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 37/50
Retail Trade 9.3%±2.5 pp 8.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 24/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 11.2%±2.1 pp 7.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.1% 9/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 10.1%±2.0 pp 6.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.5% 11/50
↳ Utilities 1.1%±1.0 pp 0.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 5/50
Information 0.8%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 43/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 8.0%±2.2 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 19/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 6.3%±2.1 pp 6.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 15/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.7%±0.9 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 31/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 11.8%±2.4 pp 18.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -6.4% 41/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.6%±1.4 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.8% 40/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%±0.5 pp 0.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.1% 37/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 7.2%±2.2 pp 4.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.5% 10/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 31.4%±3.3 pp 24.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.2% 3/50
↳ Educational Services 12.3%±2.5 pp 10.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.8% 10/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 19.1%±2.7 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.4% 7/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.9%±2.0 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.3% 38/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.2%±0.9 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 46/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.7%±1.9 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 31/50
Other Services 4.7%±1.2 pp 4.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 25/50
Public Administration 5.5%±1.3 pp 4.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.5% 11/50
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Class of Worker

Private Company Employee 58.6% ±4.0 pp12,422 ±856
Self-Employed 4.3% ±1.3 pp914 ±285
Nonprofit 14.8% ±2.2 pp3,139 ±477
Government 22.3% ±3.2 pp4,738 ±668
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0% ±0.5 pp0
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 58.6%±4.0 pp 67.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -9.3% 45/50
Self-Employed 4.3%±1.3 pp 8.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.0% 50/50
Nonprofit 14.8%±2.2 pp 12.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.7% 10/50
Government 22.3%±3.2 pp 12.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.4% 4/50
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0%±0.5 pp 0.2%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.2% 43/50
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Full-time, Year-round 63.9% ±3.3 pp15,162 ±782
Part-time or Part-year 36.1% ±2.8 pp8,564 ±675
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays count toward weeks worked. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Full-time, Year-round 63.9%±3.3 pp 67.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.1% 32/50
Part-time or Part-year 36.1%±2.8 pp 33.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.1% 19/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays count toward weeks worked. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-time Worker Earnings

Under $25k 10.6% ±2.9 pp1,614 ±445
$25k–$35k 13.9% ±3.2 pp2,108 ±486
$35k–$50k 21.8% ±3.8 pp3,299 ±570
$50k–$75k 24.5% ±3.9 pp3,719 ±589
$75k–$100k 12.6% ±2.5 pp1,912 ±386
$100k+ 16.5% ±3.9 pp2,509 ±596
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays count toward weeks worked.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Under $25k 10.6%±2.9 pp 7.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.5% 14/50
$25k–$35k 13.9%±3.2 pp 8.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.1% 14/50
$35k–$50k 21.8%±3.8 pp 16.5%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.3% 19/50
$50k–$75k 24.5%±3.9 pp 22.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.5% 15/50
$75k–$100k 12.6%±2.5 pp 15.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.1% 41/50
$100k+ 16.5%±3.9 pp 29.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -13.3% 32/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays count toward weeks worked.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Part-time / Part-year Worker Earnings

Under $5k 24.0% ±4.2 pp2,054 ±357
$5k–$10k 14.4% ±3.6 pp1,236 ±312
$10k–$15k 13.4% ±3.9 pp1,149 ±335
$15k–$25k 19.1% ±4.5 pp1,632 ±390
$25k–$50k 18.5% ±3.7 pp1,588 ±320
$50k+ 10.6% ±3.2 pp905 ±272
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays count toward weeks worked.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Under $5k 24.0%±4.2 pp 18.7%±0.6 pp ▲ +5.2% 8/50
$5k–$10k 14.4%±3.6 pp 12.3%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.2% 14/50
$10k–$15k 13.4%±3.9 pp 11.3%±0.5 pp ▲ +2.1% 8/50
$15k–$25k 19.1%±4.5 pp 18.5%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.5% 24/50
$25k–$50k 18.5%±3.7 pp 21.6%±0.6 pp ▼ -3.0% 43/50
$50k+ 10.6%±3.2 pp 17.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -7.0% 39/50
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays count toward weeks worked.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

All Worker Earnings

Under $25k 32.4% ±3.1 pp7,653 ±727
$25k–$35k 12.5% ±2.3 pp2,946 ±534
$35k–$50k 16.4% ±2.4 pp3,880 ±578
$50k–$75k 18.5% ±2.9 pp4,369 ±694
$75k–$100k 9.1% ±1.8 pp2,136 ±423
$100k+ 11.1% ±2.5 pp2,615 ±587
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Under $25k 32.4%±3.1 pp 24.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.6% 14/50
$25k–$35k 12.5%±2.3 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.9% 18/50
$35k–$50k 16.4%±2.4 pp 14.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.0% 24/50
$50k–$75k 18.5%±2.9 pp 17.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.1% 15/50
$75k–$100k 9.1%±1.8 pp 11.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.9% 37/50
$100k+ 11.1%±2.5 pp 21.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.7% 34/50
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

Enrolled in K-12 school 13.8% ±1.5 pp6,740 ±741
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 89.0% ±3.9 pp6,000 ±263
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 11.0% ±3.8 pp740 ±254
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 13.8%±1.5 pp 13.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 28/50
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 89.0%±3.9 pp 83.0%±0.5 pp ▲ +6.0% 18/50
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 11.0%±3.8 pp 17.0%±0.6 pp ▼ -6.0% 33/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 3.9% ±0.8 pp1,909 ±399
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 77.5% ±10.6 pp1,480 ±202
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 22.5% ±7.1 pp429 ±135
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 3.9%±0.8 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.6% 48/50
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 77.5%±10.6 pp 52.4%±0.7 pp ▲ +25.1% 4/50
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 22.5%±7.1 pp 47.6%±1.2 pp ▼ -25.1% 47/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.5% ±3.3 pp588 ±261
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.4% ±7.7 pp181 ±149
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 8 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.5%±3.3 pp 5.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +1.7% 11/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.4%±7.7 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +4.0% 8/50
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 46.8% ±2.9 pp11,181 ±687
Renter Occupied 53.2% ±2.8 pp12,727 ±658
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 46.8%±2.9 pp 46.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.7% 23/50
Renter Occupied 53.2%±2.8 pp 54.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.7% 28/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence 13.5 yrs±1.1 yr
0–2 years 3.6% ±1.3 pp851 ±303
3–5 years 15.7% ±2.4 pp3,760 ±585
6–13 years 37.4% ±3.4 pp8,966 ±821
14–33 years 25.9% ±3.2 pp6,202 ±766
34+ years 17.4% ±2.0 pp4,166 ±480
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence 13.5 yrs±1.1 yr 9.0 yrs±1.0 yr ▲ +4.5 yrs 12/50
0–2 years 3.6%±1.3 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.4% 35/50
3–5 years 15.7%±2.4 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -8.4% 36/50
6–13 years 37.4%±3.4 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -1.8% 35/50
14–33 years 25.9%±3.2 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.9% 17/50
34+ years 17.4%±2.0 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.7% 5/50
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Prior Location of Recent Movers

Recently Moved 10.0%±2.3 pp4,909±1,134
Within Cook County 74.8% ±12.8 pp3,674 ±631
Different Illinois County 4.7% ±2.8 pp231 ±138
Different State 18.6% ±6.2 pp911 ±303
From Abroad 1.9% ±2.0 pp94 ±100
Note: Percentages show where people moved from, among those who moved within the past year. The share of total residents who recently moved is shown in the section summary.
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Recently Moved 10.0%±2.3 pp4,909±1,134 14.0%±0.3 pp ▼ −4.0% 31/50
Within Cook County 74.8%±12.8 pp 69.9%±1.0 pp ▲ +5.0% 24/50
Different Illinois County 4.7%±2.8 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.8% 23/50
Different State 18.6%±6.2 pp 17.6%±0.7 pp ▲ +1.0% 12/50
From Abroad 1.9%±2.0 pp 7.1%±0.8 pp ▼ -5.2% 46/50
Note: Percentages show where people moved from, among those who moved within the past year. The share of total residents who recently moved is shown in the section summary.
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Vacancy Rate

Vacant Housing Units 13.1% ±1.6 pp3,606 ±448
Occupied Housing Units 86.9% ±2.1 pp23,932 ±586
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 13.1%±1.6 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.9% 9/50
Occupied Housing Units 86.9%±2.1 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 42/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built 1951±2 yr
Pre-1940 37.4% ±2.7 pp10,297 ±747
1940-2009 60.5% ±3.8 pp16,651 ±1,034
2010+ 2.1% ±0.8 pp590 ±214
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not 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.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1951±2 yr 1953±1 yr ▼ −2 yrs 22/50
Pre-1940 37.4%±2.7 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.4% 33/50
1940-2009 60.5%±3.8 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +5.6% 15/50
2010+ 2.1%±0.8 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.2% 34/50
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not 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.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Units in Structure

Single-Family 47.1% ±2.8 pp12,976 ±759
2 to 4 Units 26.3% ±2.7 pp7,245 ±742
5 to 19 Units 19.4% ±2.5 pp5,332 ±702
20+ Units 6.9% ±1.5 pp1,903 ±417
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 47.1%±2.8 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +17.9% 12/50
2 to 4 Units 26.3%±2.7 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.1% 29/50
5 to 19 Units 19.4%±2.5 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.2% 15/50
20+ Units 6.9%±1.5 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -20.1% 33/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 3.6% ±1.1 pp989 ±305
1 Bedroom 16.3% ±2.2 pp4,477 ±595
2 Bedrooms 33.9% ±2.6 pp9,334 ±710
3 Bedrooms 30.8% ±2.9 pp8,471 ±806
4 Bedrooms 11.8% ±1.8 pp3,252 ±494
5+ Bedrooms 3.7% ±1.0 pp1,014 ±272
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Studio 3.6%±1.1 pp 7.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.9% 28/50
1 Bedroom 16.3%±2.2 pp 20.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.9% 21/50
2 Bedrooms 33.9%±2.6 pp 33.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.8% 23/50
3 Bedrooms 30.8%±2.9 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.6% 22/50
4 Bedrooms 11.8%±1.8 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 14/50
5+ Bedrooms 3.7%±1.0 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 29/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 35.2% ±3.2 pp8,443 ±763
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.4% ±2.8 pp4,893 ±670
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 44.3% ±3.2 pp10,624 ±766
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 25.4% ±2.5 pp6,094 ±590
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 35.2%±3.2 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.3% 34/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.4%±2.8 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.4% 33/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 44.3%±3.2 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -1.3% 14/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 25.4%±2.5 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.4% 12/50
Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Rents and Utilities

Median Rent $907 ±$71
Median Rent + Utilities $1,057 ±$83
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 8 City (Avg) Difference Rank
Median Rent $907 ±$71 $1,291 ±$12 -$384 47/50
Median Rent + Utilities $1,057 ±$83 $1,447 ±$10 -$391 49/50
Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. ACS-measured contract rent is often lower than estimates from real estate services like Zillow. First, current tenants typically pay less than the asking rent for vacant units—real estate services only capture the latter. Second, the ACS rent question asks what the occupant personally pays: someone splitting a unit with a roommate reports only their share, and households receiving rental assistance report only their out-of-pocket portion.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Home Heating Source

Natural Gas 81.0% ±2.7 pp19,402 ±658
Electricity 13.8% ±2.1 pp3,298 ±510
Other 5.2% ±1.5 pp1,245 ±350
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 81.0%±2.7 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.5% 32/50
Electricity 13.8%±2.1 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.2% 17/50
Other 5.2%±1.5 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.8% 16/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Home Values

25th Percentile $154,565±$15,006
Median $209,978±$19,433
75th Percentile $274,624±$27,044
Less Than $100,000 13.0% ±3.4 pp1,467 ±383
$100,000 to $199,999 33.2% ±4.3 pp3,761 ±491
$200,000 to $299,999 33.9% ±4.3 pp3,835 ±484
$300,000 to $499,999 16.0% ±3.7 pp1,818 ±420
$500,000 to $999,999 3.5% ±2.3 pp397 ±263
$1,000,000 or More 0.4% ±1.1 pp49 ±125
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Median, 25th percentile and 75th percentile are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
25th Percentile $154,565±$15,006 $217,800±$1,804 −$63,235 43/50
Median $209,978±$19,433 $334,100±$2,424 −$124,122 43/50
75th Percentile $274,624±$27,044 $497,700±$3,730 −$223,076 44/50
Less Than $100,000 13.0%±3.4 pp 6.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.4% 9/50
$100,000 to $199,999 33.2%±4.3 pp 14.3%±0.4 pp ▲ +18.9% 7/50
$200,000 to $299,999 33.9%±4.3 pp 22.5%±0.5 pp ▲ +11.3% 10/50
$300,000 to $499,999 16.0%±3.7 pp 31.9%±0.5 pp ▼ -15.9% 44/50
$500,000 to $999,999 3.5%±2.3 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -15.3% 39/50
$1,000,000 or More 0.4%±1.1 pp 5.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.4% 46/50
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Median, 25th percentile and 75th percentile are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Overcrowding

Overcrowded (more than 1 occupant per room) 1.8% ±1.1 pp432 ±252
Overcrowded (1.01–1.50 per room) 0.6% ±0.5 pp147 ±131
Severely Overcrowded (1.51+ per room) 1.2% ±0.9 pp285 ±215
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Overcrowded (more than 1 occupant per room) 1.8%±1.1 pp 3.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 43/50
Overcrowded (1.01–1.50 per room) 0.6%±0.5 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 41/50
Severely Overcrowded (1.51+ per room) 1.2%±0.9 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 28/50
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 62.4% ±3.3 pp10,988 ±575
Carpools 10.9% ±3.1 pp1,927 ±541
Public Transit 20.5% ±3.5 pp3,616 ±612
Walks 1.8% ±1.5 pp318 ±269
Bikes 0.0% ±0.4 pp0
Other 1.8% ±1.3 pp318 ±221
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 8 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 62.4%±3.3 pp 56.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.8% 19/50
Carpools 10.9%±3.1 pp 9.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.6% 18/50
Public Transit 20.5%±3.5 pp 22.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.9% 26/50
Walks 1.8%±1.5 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.5% 42/50
Bikes 0.0%±0.4 pp 1.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.8% 47/50
Other 1.8%±1.3 pp 2.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 15/50
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 35 min±1.9 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.3% ±2.3 pp1,651 ±414
15-29 Minutes 24.6% ±3.4 pp4,374 ±610
30-44 Minutes 30.0% ±3.3 pp5,327 ±586
45-59 Minutes 16.8% ±3.1 pp2,976 ±542
60+ Minutes 19.3% ±3.8 pp3,431 ±676
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time 35 min±1.9 min 26 min±0.2 min ▲ +9 min 16/50
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.3%±2.3 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.7% 44/50
15-29 Minutes 24.6%±3.4 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.3% 41/50
30-44 Minutes 30.0%±3.3 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.4% 26/50
45-59 Minutes 16.8%±3.1 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.7% 10/50
60+ Minutes 19.3%±3.8 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.9% 7/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household 1.04±0.06
0 Car Households 26.2% ±2.6 pp6,269 ±633
1 Car Households 49.8% ±3.1 pp11,944 ±745
2+ Car Households 24.0% ±3.0 pp5,748 ±707
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.04±0.06 1.12±0.01 ▼ −0.08 32/50
0 Car Households 26.2%±2.6 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.4% 21/50
1 Car Households 49.8%±3.1 pp 45.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +4.6% 9/50
2+ Car Households 24.0%±3.0 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -4.2% 32/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 9.1% ±1.9 pp2,186 ±446
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 19.0% ±2.8 pp4,546 ±675
Desktop or Laptop 64.8% ±3.2 pp15,522 ±778
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 9.1%±1.9 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.1% 6/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 19.0%±2.8 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.6% 7/50
Desktop or Laptop 64.8%±3.2 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -19.8% 45/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 86.2% ±2.4 pp20,649 ±571
↳ Cellular data plan only 17.1% ±2.4 pp4,088 ±586
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.7% ±1.8 pp1,115 ±432
No Internet Access 13.8% ±2.3 pp3,311 ±544
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 86.2%±2.4 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.0% 47/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 17.1%±2.4 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.5% 13/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.7%±1.8 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.7% 11/50
No Internet Access 13.8%±2.3 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.9% 4/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 8.3% ±1.4 pp4,102 ±667
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.9% ±1.9 pp1,427 ±924
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 13.2% ±2.2 pp6,514 ±1,103
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.8% ±0.7 pp378 ±337
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 8.3%±1.4 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 31/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.9%±1.9 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.0% 33/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 13.2%±2.2 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.1% 28/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.8%±0.7 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.0% 41/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status

At Least One Disability 21.9% ±1.8 pp8,782 ±730
Ambulatory Disability 12.4% ±1.4 pp4,982 ±563
Hearing Disability 3.1% ±0.8 pp1,228 ±303
Vision Disability 4.4% ±0.9 pp1,761 ±374
Cognitive Disability 7.4% ±1.3 pp2,990 ±525
Self-Care Disability 4.5% ±0.9 pp1,802 ±375
Independent Living Disability 9.0% ±1.2 pp3,620 ±495
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 21.9%±1.8 pp 14.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.8% 6/50
Ambulatory Disability 12.4%±1.4 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.8% 10/50
Hearing Disability 3.1%±0.8 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 23/50
Vision Disability 4.4%±0.9 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 12/50
Cognitive Disability 7.4%±1.3 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.2% 7/50
Self-Care Disability 4.5%±0.9 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 8/50
Independent Living Disability 9.0%±1.2 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.3% 7/50
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024


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