Ward 9 Demographic Profile

Ward 9 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.

Ward 9

Beale, Anthony
Beale, Anthony
Ward 9 Alderperson
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Ward 9 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$51,247±$4.7k
Ward 9
$51,247±$4.7k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
21.2%±1.6 pp
Ward 9
21.2%±1.6 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
18.2%±2.8 pp
Ward 9
18.2%±2.8 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
64.8%±2.3 pp
Ward 9
64.8%±2.3 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 6.3% ±1.6 pp3,082 ±802
White 3.1% ±0.7 pp1,508 ±364
Black 88.0% ±2.2 pp42,966 ±1,067
Asian 0.5% ±0.3 pp234 ±164
Other or Multi-racial 2.1% ±0.9 pp1,013 ±417
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 6.3%±1.6 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -23.4% 46/50
White 3.1%±0.7 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -29.0% 44/50
Black 88.0%±2.2 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +60.6% 4/50
Asian 0.5%±0.3 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.8% 44/50
Other or Multi-racial 2.1%±0.9 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 36/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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

Age Distribution
Under 5 5.6% ±1.1 pp2,729 ±528
5-17 16.5% ±1.5 pp8,063 ±734
18-24 8.6% ±1.2 pp4,204 ±574
25-44 26.6% ±1.6 pp12,998 ±763
45-64 24.3% ±1.3 pp11,841 ±631
65-74 9.5% ±0.8 pp4,617 ±379
75-84 6.3% ±0.7 pp3,063 ±345
85+ 2.6% ±0.6 pp1,287 ±270
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.6%±1.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 23/50
5-17 16.5%±1.5 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.4% 17/50
18-24 8.6%±1.2 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 29/50
25-44 26.6%±1.6 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.7% 40/50
45-64 24.3%±1.3 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.4% 23/50
65-74 9.5%±0.8 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.3% 14/50
75-84 6.3%±0.7 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.3% 2/50
85+ 2.6%±0.6 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 5/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 12.3% ±1.7 pp4,010 ±539
HS diploma or GED 30.3% ±2.0 pp9,897 ±667
Some college education or associate's degree 35.4% ±2.4 pp11,564 ±779
Bachelor's degree 13.9% ±1.7 pp4,538 ±560
Graduate degree 8.2% ±1.2 pp2,687 ±395
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 12.3%±1.7 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.5% 26/50
HS diploma or GED 30.3%±2.0 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.2% 15/50
Some college education or associate's degree 35.4%±2.4 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +24.5% 2/50
Bachelor's degree 13.9%±1.7 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.5% 36/50
Graduate degree 8.2%±1.2 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.7% 37/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 2.53 ±0.13
1 Person 53.8% ±3.9 pp10,300 ±753
2 Person 27.0% ±3.3 pp5,168 ±638
3 Person 10.8% ±2.7 pp2,062 ±509
4+ Person 8.5% ±2.7 pp1,622 ±524
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.53 ±0.13
1 Person 53.8%±3.9 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +14.1% 8/50
2 Person 27.0%±3.3 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▼ -2.5% 46/50
3 Person 10.8%±2.7 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.1% 22/50
4+ Person 8.5%±2.7 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.5% 1/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 97.1% ±6.8 pp44,084 ±3,108
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 2.9% ±1.1 pp1,302 ±505
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.9% ±0.9 pp862 ±422
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.8% ±0.6 pp348 ±280
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 97.1%±6.8 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +31.9% 7/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 2.9%±1.1 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 44/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.9%±0.9 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 35/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.8%±0.6 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 35/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 96.4% ±1.0 pp47,052 ±489
Born Outside U.S. 3.6% ±0.9 pp1,750 ±439
↳ Naturalized Citizen 1.1% ±0.5 pp531 ±222
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 2.5% ±0.8 pp1,220 ±384
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 96.4%±1.0 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +17.3% 2/50
Born Outside U.S. 3.6%±0.9 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -17.3% 49/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 1.1%±0.5 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.9% 50/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 2.5%±0.8 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.4% 48/50
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: 3.6%±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 1,762±483
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (47.7%)±13.8 ppMexico (841)±242
Second Most Common Country of Origin Russia (12.2%)±8.9 ppRussia (215)±157
Third Most Common Country of Origin Peru (7.6%)±11.6 ppPeru (134)±205
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 9 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 3.6% ±1.0 pp1,762 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (47.7%)±13.8 ppMexico (841)±242 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Russia (12.2%)±8.9 ppRussia (215)±157 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Peru (7.6%)±11.6 ppPeru (134)±205 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: 3.6% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 1,762±483
Entered 2010+ 41.7% ±14.6 pp730 ±254
Entered 2000-2009 8.1% ±4.2 pp141 ±73
Entered 1990-1999 14.8% ±8.4 pp260 ±148
Entered Pre-1990 35.3% ±9.2 pp618 ±161
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 3.6% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 1,762±483
Entered 2010+ 41.7%±14.6 pp NA% — 11/50
Entered 2000-2009 8.1%±4.2 pp NA% — 49/50
Entered 1990-1999 14.8%±8.4 pp NA% — 44/50
Entered Pre-1990 35.3%±9.2 pp NA% — 12/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $51,247 ±$4,742
Less than $25k 29.4% ±2.9 pp5,633 ±551
$25k-$50k 22.5% ±2.9 pp4,315 ±558
$50k-$75k 15.3% ±2.2 pp2,927 ±420
$75k-$100k 10.9% ±1.6 pp2,086 ±304
$100k-$150k 14.1% ±1.9 pp2,691 ±360
$150k+ 7.8% ±1.6 pp1,500 ±305
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $51,247 ±$4,742
Less than $25k 29.4%±2.9 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.6% 9/50
$25k-$50k 22.5%±2.9 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.5% 5/50
$50k-$75k 15.3%±2.2 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.5% 20/50
$75k-$100k 10.9%±1.6 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.8% 28/50
$100k-$150k 14.1%±1.9 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.4% 38/50
$150k+ 7.8%±1.6 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -15.5% 46/50
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 25.1% ±2.8 pp12,247 ±1,376
Below 200% Poverty Line 46.6% ±3.8 pp22,750 ±1,854
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.9% ±2.0 pp6,304 ±983
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 25.1%±2.8 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +8.3% 9/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 46.6%±3.8 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▲ +13.2% 10/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 12.9%±2.0 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.6% 10/50
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 75.2% ±2.5 pp15,780 ±522
↳ Employed 63.5% ±2.9 pp13,325 ±598
↳ Unemployed 11.7% ±2.1 pp2,455 ±434
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 15.6% ±2.7 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 24.8% ±8.0 pp5,205 ±1,671
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 75.2%±2.5 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.6% 48/50
↳ Employed 63.5%±2.9 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.4% 48/50
↳ Unemployed 11.7%±2.1 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.7% 4/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 15.6%±2.7 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.6% 4/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 24.8%±8.0 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -7.6% 3/50
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 16.5% ±1.5 pp8,041 ±710
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 90.7% ±1.2 pp7,297 ±96
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 9.3% ±4.1 pp744 ±328
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 16.5%±1.5 pp 13.5% ▲ +3.0% 12/50
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 90.7%±1.2 pp 83.0% ▲ +7.7% 10/50
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 9.3%±4.1 pp 17.0% ▼ -7.7% 41/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.2% ±0.8 pp2,517 ±376
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 68.8% ±6.9 pp1,731 ±173
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 31.2% ±7.8 pp786 ±197
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 5.2%±0.8 pp 7.4% ▼ -2.3% 40/50
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 68.8%±6.9 pp 52.4% ▲ +16.4% 18/50
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 31.2%±7.8 pp 47.6% ▼ -16.4% 33/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.9% ±2.9 pp576 ±237
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.8% ±3.5 pp234 ±293
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 9 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.9%±2.9 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.1% 14/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.8%±3.5 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▼ -2.6% 38/50
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 55.4% ±2.3 pp10,572 ±442
Renter Occupied 44.6% ±2.6 pp8,510 ±496
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 55.4%±2.3 pp 46.0% ▲ +9.4% 14/50
Renter Occupied 44.6%±2.6 pp 54.0% ▼ -9.4% 37/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 15.1 ±1.3 yr
0–2 years 3.4% ±1.0 pp1,660 ±489
3–5 years 12.6% ±2.0 pp6,156 ±974
6–13 years 37.4% ±3.2 pp18,232 ±1,565
14–33 years 23.3% ±2.5 pp11,359 ±1,229
34+ years 23.4% ±2.1 pp11,396 ±1,016
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 15.1 ±1.3 yr
0–2 years 3.4%±1.0 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 36/50
3–5 years 12.6%±2.0 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -11.5% 45/50
6–13 years 37.4%±3.2 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -1.9% 35/50
14–33 years 23.3%±2.5 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.2% 23/50
34+ years 23.4%±2.1 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.6% 2/50
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 18.3% ±1.8 pp4,278 ±420
Occupied Housing Units 81.7% ±1.9 pp19,152 ±455
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 18.3%±1.8 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.1% 2/50
Occupied Housing Units 81.7%±1.9 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.1% 49/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1949 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 33.2% ±2.3 pp7,769 ±528
1940-2009 64.9% ±3.4 pp15,195 ±802
2010+ 2.0% ±0.8 pp466 ±186
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1949 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 33.2%±2.3 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.7% 35/50
1940-2009 64.9%±3.4 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +10.0% 13/50
2010+ 2.0%±0.8 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.3% 35/50
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 64.8% ±2.3 pp15,186 ±532
2 to 4 Units 22.0% ±2.4 pp5,161 ±559
5 to 19 Units 8.1% ±1.5 pp1,900 ±347
20+ Units 4.7% ±1.1 pp1,112 ±263
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 64.8%±2.3 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +35.6% 6/50
2 to 4 Units 22.0%±2.4 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.4% 32/50
5 to 19 Units 8.1%±1.5 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.1% 39/50
20+ Units 4.7%±1.1 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -22.2% 39/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 2.2% ±0.8 pp510 ±191
1 Bedroom 9.5% ±1.5 pp2,235 ±346
2 Bedrooms 30.5% ±2.5 pp7,140 ±597
3 Bedrooms 38.9% ±2.5 pp9,103 ±592
4 Bedrooms 14.7% ±1.8 pp3,455 ±412
5+ Bedrooms 4.2% ±1.0 pp987 ±232
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Studio 2.2%±0.8 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.3% 43/50
1 Bedroom 9.5%±1.5 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.6% 42/50
2 Bedrooms 30.5%±2.5 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.6% 36/50
3 Bedrooms 38.9%±2.5 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.7% 8/50
4 Bedrooms 14.7%±1.8 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.7% 7/50
5+ Bedrooms 4.2%±1.0 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 26/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 35.5% ±2.5 pp6,794 ±487
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 18.8% ±2.4 pp3,603 ±460
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 45.7% ±3.3 pp8,755 ±628
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 28.4% ±2.7 pp5,436 ±519
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 35.5%±2.5 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.6% 33/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 18.8%±2.4 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.0% 40/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 45.7%±3.3 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.1% 12/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 28.4%±2.7 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +4.4% 8/50
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 $951 ±$107
Median Rent + Utilities $1,167 ±$111
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 9 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $951 ±$107 $1,291 ±$12 -$341
Median Rent + Utilities $1,167 ±$111 $1,448 ±$10 -$280
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 84.6% ±2.2 pp19,818 ±508
Electricity 12.7% ±2.0 pp2,977 ±473
Other 2.7% ±1.3 pp635 ±298
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 84.6%±2.2 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.0% 26/50
Electricity 12.7%±2.0 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.3% 23/50
Other 2.7%±1.3 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 42/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 67.8% ±3.2 pp15,889 ±738
Carpools 9.4% ±2.3 pp2,192 ±528
Public Transit 18.2% ±2.8 pp4,264 ±652
Walks 2.0% ±1.2 pp462 ±279
Bikes 0.0% ±0.4 pp0
Other 1.9% ±0.9 pp438 ±203
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 9 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 67.8%±3.2 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +23.1% 9/50
Carpools 9.4%±2.3 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.0% 26/50
Public Transit 18.2%±2.8 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.5% 29/50
Walks 2.0%±1.2 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.8% 40/50
Bikes 0.0%±0.4 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.4% 47/50
Other 1.9%±0.9 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 14/50
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: 38 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 12.2% ±2.4 pp2,869 ±572
15-29 Minutes 24.2% ±2.8 pp5,665 ±654
30-44 Minutes 26.9% ±3.4 pp6,313 ±794
45-59 Minutes 14.5% ±2.5 pp3,388 ±574
60+ Minutes 22.2% ±2.9 pp5,190 ±672
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 38 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 12.2%±2.4 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.8% 21/50
15-29 Minutes 24.2%±2.8 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.7% 45/50
30-44 Minutes 26.9%±3.4 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.6% 38/50
45-59 Minutes 14.5%±2.5 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.4% 28/50
60+ Minutes 22.2%±2.9 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.7% 2/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.15 ±0.06
0 Car Households 21.9% ±2.5 pp4,194 ±470
1 Car Households 46.8% ±3.0 pp8,962 ±581
2+ Car Households 31.3% ±3.0 pp5,996 ±575
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.15 ±0.06
0 Car Households 21.9%±2.5 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -4.7% 28/50
1 Car Households 46.8%±3.0 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +1.6% 16/50
2+ Car Households 31.3%±3.0 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.1% 21/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 7.6% ±1.5 pp1,462 ±296
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 15.1% ±2.0 pp2,895 ±379
Desktop or Laptop 67.2% ±2.7 pp12,879 ±525
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 7.6%±1.5 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.6% 15/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 15.1%±2.0 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.8% 13/50
Desktop or Laptop 67.2%±2.7 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -17.3% 40/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 89.5% ±2.1 pp17,136 ±406
↳ Cellular data plan only 16.3% ±2.0 pp3,126 ±389
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.7% ±1.0 pp511 ±195
No Internet Access 10.5% ±1.9 pp2,016 ±357
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 89.5%±2.1 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.3% 38/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 16.3%±2.0 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.8% 15/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.7%±1.0 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 32/50
No Internet Access 10.5%±1.9 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.7% 13/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 8.1% ±1.4 pp3,972 ±693
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.9% ±1.4 pp928 ±664
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 12.7% ±2.3 pp6,182 ±1,142
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.5% ±1.2 pp717 ±585
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 8.1%±1.4 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 32/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.9%±1.4 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.0% 42/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 12.7%±2.3 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.7% 29/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.5%±1.2 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.3% 23/50
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 21.2% ±1.6 pp10,332 ±778
Ambulatory Disability 13.2% ±1.3 pp6,462 ±633
Hearing Disability 3.7% ±0.8 pp1,794 ±393
Vision Disability 3.9% ±0.8 pp1,920 ±401
Cognitive Disability 7.3% ±1.1 pp3,558 ±541
Self-Care Disability 5.2% ±0.9 pp2,556 ±449
Independent Living Disability 9.3% ±1.1 pp4,528 ±556
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 9 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 21.2%±1.6 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.8% 9/50
Ambulatory Disability 13.2%±1.3 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.7% 7/50
Hearing Disability 3.7%±0.8 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 12/50
Vision Disability 3.9%±0.8 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 16/50
Cognitive Disability 7.3%±1.1 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.1% 9/50
Self-Care Disability 5.2%±0.9 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.6% 4/50
Independent Living Disability 9.3%±1.1 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.6% 6/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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