Ward 8 Demographic Profile

Ward 8 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.

Ward 8

Harris, Michelle A.
Harris, Michelle A.
Ward 8 Alderperson
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Ward 8 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$54,226±$6.1k
Ward 8
$54,226±$6.1k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
21.9%±1.8 pp
Ward 8
21.9%±1.8 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
20.6%±3.5 pp
Ward 8
20.6%±3.5 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
47.2%±2.7 pp
Ward 8
47.2%±2.7 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
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%±0.4 pp ▼ -26.2% 50/50
White 1.5%±0.6 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -30.6% 48/50
Black 92.1%±1.6 pp 27.4%±0.3 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
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 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 pp3,112 ±501
HS diploma or GED 27.3% ±2.9 pp8,989 ±963
Some college education or associate's degree 34.9% ±2.3 pp11,502 ±759
Bachelor's degree 16.1% ±2.0 pp5,304 ±647
Graduate degree 12.3% ±1.9 pp4,056 ±623
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 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +24.0% 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 ▼ -6.7% 29/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 2.05 ±0.11
1 Person 51.1% ±3.7 pp12,245 ±884
2 Person 34.9% ±3.9 pp8,358 ±933
3 Person 9.8% ±2.9 pp2,341 ±687
4+ Person 4.2% ±1.7 pp1,016 ±419
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.05 ±0.11
1 Person 51.1%±3.7 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +11.4% 38/50
2 Person 34.9%±3.9 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +5.4% 19/50
3 Person 9.8%±2.9 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.1% 37/50
4+ Person 4.2%±1.7 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -13.7% 22/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 98.1% ±7.3 pp44,895 ±3,338
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 1.9% ±1.1 pp860 ±508
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 0.9% ±0.9 pp408 ±396
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3% ±0.5 pp150 ±252
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 98.1%±7.3 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +32.9% 2/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 1.9%±1.1 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 49/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 0.9%±0.9 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.3% 47/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3%±0.5 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 42/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · 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
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
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: 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 ppTotal Foreign Born: 2,188±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 pp435 ±161
Entered Pre-1990 19.6% ±6.4 pp429 ±139
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 4.4% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 2,188±525
Entered 2010+ 33.9%±16.6 pp NA% — 18/50
Entered 2000-2009 26.6%±11.3 pp NA% — 7/50
Entered 1990-1999 19.9%±7.4 pp NA% — 28/50
Entered Pre-1990 19.6%±6.4 pp NA% — 38/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $54,226 ±$6,139
Less than $25k 29.0% ±2.9 pp6,960 ±703
$25k-$50k 21.6% ±2.7 pp5,170 ±641
$50k-$75k 17.0% ±2.7 pp4,068 ±639
$75k-$100k 10.4% ±2.0 pp2,494 ±481
$100k-$150k 12.0% ±2.1 pp2,874 ±509
$150k+ 10.0% ±2.2 pp2,394 ±529
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $54,226 ±$6,139
Less than $25k 29.0%±2.9 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.3% 10/50
$25k-$50k 21.6%±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
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 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
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · 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%±0.5 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
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 84.0% ±2.9 pp17,768 ±613
↳ Employed 73.2% ±3.6 pp15,488 ±752
↳ Unemployed 10.8% ±2.2 pp2,281 ±463
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.8% ±2.6 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 16.0% ±10.2 pp3,388 ±2,157
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · 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 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +16.4% 27/50
↳ Employed 73.2%±3.6 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +11.1% 35/50
↳ Unemployed 10.8%±2.2 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 7/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.8%±2.6 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.8% 8/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 16.0%±10.2 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -16.4% 24/50
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 13.7% ±1.5 pp6,747 ±740
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 89.0% ±3.9 pp6,007 ±262
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 11.0% ±3.8 pp741 ±254
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 13.7%±1.5 pp 13.5% ▲ +0.2% 29/50
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 89.0%±3.9 pp 83.0% ▲ +6.0% 19/50
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 11.0%±3.8 pp 17.0% ▼ -6.0% 32/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 3.9% ±0.8 pp1,904 ±398
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 77.7% ±10.6 pp1,478 ±201
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 22.3% ±7.1 pp425 ±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% ▼ -3.6% 49/50
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 77.7%±10.6 pp 52.4% ▲ +25.3% 4/50
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 22.3%±7.1 pp 47.6% ▼ -25.3% 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 pp626 ±279
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.4% ±7.7 pp788 ±648
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%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.6% 12/50
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 pp11,193 ±682
Renter Occupied 53.2% ±2.8 pp12,725 ±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% ▲ +0.8% 23/50
Renter Occupied 53.2%±2.8 pp 54.0% ▼ -0.8% 28/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 13.5 ±1.1 yr
0–2 years 3.6% ±1.3 pp1,749 ±623
3–5 years 15.7% ±2.4 pp7,705 ±1,200
6–13 years 37.4% ±3.4 pp18,424 ±1,685
14–33 years 25.9% ±3.2 pp12,746 ±1,567
34+ years 17.4% ±2.0 pp8,575 ±985
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 ±1.1 yr
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% 34/50
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
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 13.1% ±1.6 pp3,620 ±448
Occupied Housing Units 86.9% ±2.1 pp23,960 ±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 ▲ +4.0% 9/50
Occupied Housing Units 86.9%±2.1 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.0% 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 pp10,319 ±747
1940-2009 60.4% ±3.7 pp16,670 ±1,032
2010+ 2.1% ±0.8 pp591 ±214
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1951 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 37.4%±2.7 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.4% 33/50
1940-2009 60.4%±3.7 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
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 47.2% ±2.7 pp13,027 ±755
2 to 4 Units 26.2% ±2.7 pp7,235 ±742
5 to 19 Units 19.3% ±2.5 pp5,333 ±702
20+ Units 6.9% ±1.5 pp1,902 ±417
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 47.2%±2.7 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +18.0% 12/50
2 to 4 Units 26.2%±2.7 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.2% 30/50
5 to 19 Units 19.3%±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 pp990 ±305
1 Bedroom 16.2% ±2.2 pp4,474 ±595
2 Bedrooms 33.9% ±2.6 pp9,353 ±711
3 Bedrooms 30.8% ±2.9 pp8,482 ±804
4 Bedrooms 11.9% ±1.8 pp3,269 ±494
5+ Bedrooms 3.7% ±1.0 pp1,012 ±268
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%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 28/50
1 Bedroom 16.2%±2.2 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.9% 20/50
2 Bedrooms 33.9%±2.6 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.8% 23/50
3 Bedrooms 30.8%±2.9 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.6% 22/50
4 Bedrooms 11.9%±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% 30/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 35.2% ±3.2 pp8,423 ±760
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.4% ±2.8 pp4,891 ±667
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 44.4% ±3.2 pp10,646 ±765
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 25.5% ±2.5 pp6,107 ±589
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 ▲ +10.2% 34/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 20.4%±2.8 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.4% 32/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 44.4%±3.2 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -1.2% 14/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 25.5%±2.5 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.5% 12/50
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 $908 ±$70
Median Rent + Utilities $1,057 ±$83
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
Median Rent $908 ±$70 $1,291 ±$12 -$383
Median Rent + Utilities $1,057 ±$83 $1,448 ±$10 -$391
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 81.0% ±2.7 pp22,345 ±756
Electricity 13.8% ±2.1 pp3,803 ±587
Other 5.2% ±1.5 pp1,432 ±403
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 ▲ +0.7% 16/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 62.4% ±3.3 pp14,736 ±772
Carpools 11.0% ±3.1 pp2,588 ±727
Public Transit 20.6% ±3.5 pp4,860 ±822
Walks 1.8% ±1.5 pp425 ±361
Bikes 0.0% ±0.4 pp0
Other 1.8% ±1.3 pp424 ±296
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 44.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +17.7% 19/50
Carpools 11.0%±3.1 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.6% 18/50
Public Transit 20.6%±3.5 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.9% 26/50
Walks 1.8%±1.5 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.0% 42/50
Bikes 0.0%±0.4 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 47/50
Other 1.8%±1.3 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 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: 36 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.3% ±2.3 pp2,194 ±551
15-29 Minutes 24.6% ±3.4 pp5,818 ±811
30-44 Minutes 30.0% ±3.3 pp7,082 ±780
45-59 Minutes 16.8% ±3.1 pp3,957 ±722
60+ Minutes 19.3% ±3.8 pp4,566 ±900
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: 36 min ±2 min
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% 25/50
45-59 Minutes 16.8%±3.1 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.7% 11/50
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 ±0.04
0 Car Households 25.8% ±2.7 pp6,173 ±645
1 Car Households 50.6% ±3.6 pp12,131 ±860
2+ Car Households 23.6% ±3.0 pp5,657 ±711
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.04 ±0.04
0 Car Households 25.8%±2.7 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.8% 21/50
1 Car Households 50.6%±3.6 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +5.4% 8/50
2+ Car Households 23.6%±3.0 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -4.6% 33/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 9.2% ±1.9 pp2,193 ±446
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 19.0% ±2.8 pp4,550 ±674
Desktop or Laptop 64.8% ±3.2 pp15,522 ±776
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 9.2%±1.9 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.1% 7/50
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 86.1% ±2.4 pp20,638 ±570
↳ Cellular data plan only 17.1% ±2.4 pp4,088 ±585
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.7% ±1.8 pp1,116 ±432
No Internet Access 13.9% ±2.3 pp3,322 ±544
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 86.1%±2.4 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.1% 48/50
↳ 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 13.9%±2.3 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.0% 3/50
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 people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · 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 people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status
At Least One Disability 21.9% ±1.8 pp10,755 ±894
Ambulatory Disability 12.4% ±1.4 pp6,101 ±689
Hearing Disability 3.1% ±0.8 pp1,504 ±371
Vision Disability 4.4% ±0.9 pp2,157 ±458
Cognitive Disability 7.4% ±1.3 pp3,662 ±643
Self-Care Disability 4.5% ±0.9 pp2,207 ±459
Independent Living Disability 9.0% ±1.2 pp4,432 ±606
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 21.9%±1.8 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.5% 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
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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