Ward 16 Demographic Profile

Ward 16 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Ward 16 Alderperson
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Ward 16 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$42,383±$5.5k
Ward 16
$42,383±$5.5k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
21.8%±1.7 pp
Ward 16
21.8%±1.7 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
21.1%±3.0 pp
Ward 16
21.1%±3.0 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
35.5%±2.6 pp
Ward 16
35.5%±2.6 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 36.0% ±4.1 pp17,628 ±1,986
White 1.9% ±1.0 pp928 ±494
Black 58.5% ±3.5 pp28,654 ±1,697
Asian 0.6% ±0.4 pp301 ±184
Other or Multi-racial 3.0% ±1.3 pp1,472 ±646
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 36.0%±4.1 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.3% 16/50
White 1.9%±1.0 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -30.2% 46/50
Black 58.5%±3.5 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +31.1% 11/50
Asian 0.6%±0.4 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.6% 41/50
Other or Multi-racial 3.0%±1.3 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 30/50
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 6.2% ±1.2 pp3,027 ±590
5-17 19.8% ±1.9 pp9,718 ±944
18-24 10.5% ±1.4 pp5,144 ±692
25-44 27.1% ±1.3 pp13,296 ±616
45-64 21.8% ±1.3 pp10,689 ±617
65-74 7.3% ±0.9 pp3,564 ±426
75-84 5.2% ±0.8 pp2,567 ±379
85+ 2.0% ±0.7 pp979 ±339
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.2%±1.2 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 9/50
5-17 19.8%±1.9 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.8% 6/50
18-24 10.5%±1.4 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.9% 18/50
25-44 27.1%±1.3 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.2% 37/50
45-64 21.8%±1.3 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 33/50
65-74 7.3%±0.9 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 34/50
75-84 5.2%±0.8 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.3% 7/50
85+ 2.0%±0.7 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 17/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 22.5% ±2.3 pp7,384 ±751
HS diploma or GED 38.3% ±3.0 pp12,571 ±969
Some college education or associate's degree 27.0% ±2.5 pp8,849 ±805
Bachelor's degree 8.9% ±1.4 pp2,924 ±456
Graduate degree 3.3% ±1.0 pp1,090 ±316
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 22.5%±2.3 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.7% 8/50
HS diploma or GED 38.3%±3.0 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +17.2% 1/50
Some college education or associate's degree 27.0%±2.5 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +16.1% 16/50
Bachelor's degree 8.9%±1.4 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -16.5% 48/50
Graduate degree 3.3%±1.0 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -15.6% 50/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.72 ±0.18
1 Person 54.0% ±3.7 pp9,621 ±657
2 Person 31.5% ±3.5 pp5,609 ±624
3 Person 8.9% ±2.0 pp1,593 ±352
4+ Person 5.6% ±2.3 pp993 ±404
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.72 ±0.18
1 Person 54.0%±3.7 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +14.3% 7/50
2 Person 31.5%±3.5 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +2.0% 28/50
3 Person 8.9%±2.0 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.9% 40/50
4+ Person 5.6%±2.3 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -12.4% 13/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 84.0% ±8.0 pp38,284 ±3,641
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 16.0% ±2.1 pp7,270 ±944
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 8.7% ±1.5 pp3,945 ±672
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 3.3% ±1.0 pp1,489 ±455
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 84.0%±8.0 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +18.8% 30/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 16.0%±2.1 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.6% 21/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 8.7%±1.5 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.5% 18/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 3.3%±1.0 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 15/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 84.3% ±2.1 pp41,297 ±1,045
Born Outside U.S. 15.7% ±2.3 pp7,686 ±1,106
↳ Naturalized Citizen 3.7% ±0.9 pp1,808 ±450
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 12.0% ±2.1 pp5,878 ±1,037
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 84.3%±2.1 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.2% 20/50
Born Outside U.S. 15.7%±2.3 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.2% 31/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 3.7%±0.9 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.3% 41/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 12.0%±2.1 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 20/50
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: 15.7%±2.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,572±1,133
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (75.4%)±5.2 ppMexico (5,712)±396
Second Most Common Country of Origin Venezuela (3.7%)±2.1 ppVenezuela (284)±159
Third Most Common Country of Origin Ecuador (3.4%)±2.4 ppEcuador (260)±180
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 16 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 15.7% ±2.2 pp7,572 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (75.4%)±5.2 ppMexico (5,712)±396 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Venezuela (3.7%)±2.1 ppVenezuela (284)±159 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Ecuador (3.4%)±2.4 ppEcuador (260)±180 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: 15.7% ±2.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,572±1,133
Entered 2010+ 26.9% ±9.2 pp2,068 ±704
Entered 2000-2009 28.8% ±6.2 pp2,211 ±479
Entered 1990-1999 25.2% ±4.2 pp1,938 ±325
Entered Pre-1990 19.1% ±4.9 pp1,468 ±373
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 15.7% ±2.2 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,572±1,133
Entered 2010+ 26.9%±9.2 pp NA% 27/50
Entered 2000-2009 28.8%±6.2 pp NA% 3/50
Entered 1990-1999 25.2%±4.2 pp NA% 12/50
Entered Pre-1990 19.1%±4.9 pp NA% 39/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $42,383 ±$5,473
Less than $25k 35.3% ±4.3 pp6,281 ±758
$25k-$50k 23.3% ±3.5 pp4,153 ±631
$50k-$75k 16.2% ±2.3 pp2,883 ±413
$75k-$100k 9.7% ±2.1 pp1,728 ±377
$100k-$150k 9.5% ±2.4 pp1,694 ±424
$150k+ 6.0% ±1.5 pp1,076 ±271
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $42,383 ±$5,473
Less than $25k 35.3%±4.3 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +16.5% 2/50
$25k-$50k 23.3%±3.5 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.3% 1/50
$50k-$75k 16.2%±2.3 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.4% 11/50
$75k-$100k 9.7%±2.1 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.0% 44/50
$100k-$150k 9.5%±2.4 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.9% 50/50
$150k+ 6.0%±1.5 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -17.3% 50/50
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 30.5% ±4.6 pp14,937 ±2,234
Below 200% Poverty Line 58.1% ±5.4 pp28,441 ±2,624
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 13.7% ±2.8 pp6,716 ±1,377
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 30.5%±4.6 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +13.7% 3/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 58.1%±5.4 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▲ +24.7% 1/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 13.7%±2.8 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.4% 8/50
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 75.9% ±3.1 pp15,986 ±659
↳ Employed 63.6% ±3.6 pp13,386 ±759
↳ Unemployed 12.3% ±2.0 pp2,600 ±415
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 16.3% ±2.5 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 24.1% ±8.6 pp5,077 ±1,821
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 75.9%±3.1 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.3% 47/50
↳ Employed 63.6%±3.6 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.4% 47/50
↳ Unemployed 12.3%±2.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.3% 3/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 16.3%±2.5 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.3% 3/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 24.1%±8.6 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -8.3% 4/50
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 16.9% ±1.3 pp8,258 ±622
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.5% ±2.1 pp7,635 ±174
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 7.5% ±3.2 pp622 ±266
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 16.9%±1.3 pp 13.5% ▲ +3.4% 11/50
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.5%±2.1 pp 83.0% ▲ +9.4% 5/50
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 7.5%±3.2 pp 17.0% ▼ -9.4% 46/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 4.7% ±0.7 pp2,289 ±348
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 71.1% ±6.8 pp1,628 ±156
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 28.9% ±8.3 pp662 ±191
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 4.7%±0.7 pp 7.4% ▼ -2.8% 46/50
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 71.1%±6.8 pp 52.4% ▲ +18.7% 15/50
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 28.9%±8.3 pp 47.6% ▼ -18.7% 36/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.0% ±1.9 pp499 ±160
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.8% ±7.3 pp816 ±609
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 16 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.0%±1.9 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.1% 21/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.8%±7.3 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +4.4% 5/50
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 43.1% ±2.8 pp7,672 ±492
Renter Occupied 56.9% ±3.9 pp10,130 ±694
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 43.1%±2.8 pp 46.0% ▼ -2.9% 27/50
Renter Occupied 56.9%±3.9 pp 54.0% ▲ +2.9% 24/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 11.3 ±1.0 yr
0–2 years 4.9% ±1.7 pp2,421 ±851
3–5 years 19.0% ±3.3 pp9,293 ±1,636
6–13 years 42.5% ±4.1 pp20,817 ±2,022
14–33 years 17.2% ±2.6 pp8,414 ±1,254
34+ years 16.4% ±2.3 pp8,037 ±1,103
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 11.3 ±1.0 yr
0–2 years 4.9%±1.7 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 26/50
3–5 years 19.0%±3.3 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.1% 25/50
6–13 years 42.5%±4.1 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +3.3% 11/50
14–33 years 17.2%±2.6 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.9% 40/50
34+ years 16.4%±2.3 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.7% 8/50
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 18.5% ±1.5 pp4,037 ±320
Occupied Housing Units 81.5% ±2.7 pp17,816 ±594
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 18.5%±1.5 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.3% 1/50
Occupied Housing Units 81.5%±2.7 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.3% 50/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1947 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 46.9% ±2.6 pp10,245 ±578
1940-2009 49.7% ±4.2 pp10,864 ±921
2010+ 3.4% ±1.2 pp744 ±252
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1947 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 46.9%±2.6 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +8.1% 18/50
1940-2009 49.7%±4.2 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▼ -5.2% 32/50
2010+ 3.4%±1.2 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.9% 25/50
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 35.5% ±2.6 pp7,751 ±576
2 to 4 Units 49.3% ±3.5 pp10,772 ±756
5 to 19 Units 6.7% ±1.5 pp1,455 ±322
20+ Units 6.8% ±1.5 pp1,497 ±329
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 35.5%±2.6 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.3% 21/50
2 to 4 Units 49.3%±3.5 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +21.9% 9/50
5 to 19 Units 6.7%±1.5 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.5% 41/50
20+ Units 6.8%±1.5 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -20.1% 34/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 3.3% ±0.9 pp730 ±196
1 Bedroom 10.3% ±1.8 pp2,242 ±397
2 Bedrooms 33.6% ±3.7 pp7,340 ±801
3 Bedrooms 34.0% ±2.5 pp7,434 ±544
4 Bedrooms 11.9% ±1.8 pp2,596 ±403
5+ Bedrooms 6.9% ±1.9 pp1,512 ±416
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Studio 3.3%±0.9 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.2% 33/50
1 Bedroom 10.3%±1.8 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.9% 41/50
2 Bedrooms 33.6%±3.7 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.5% 26/50
3 Bedrooms 34.0%±2.5 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.9% 11/50
4 Bedrooms 11.9%±1.8 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 13/50
5+ Bedrooms 6.9%±1.9 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 10/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.1% ±3.2 pp5,545 ±566
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 14.9% ±2.6 pp2,657 ±472
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 54.0% ±4.3 pp9,614 ±766
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 34.6% ±4.0 pp6,164 ±716
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 31.1%±3.2 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.2% 41/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 14.9%±2.6 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -8.9% 50/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 54.0%±4.3 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▲ +8.3% 1/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 34.6%±4.0 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.6% 1/50
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 $932 ±$94
Median Rent + Utilities $1,096 ±$106
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 16 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $932 ±$94 $1,291 ±$12 -$359
Median Rent + Utilities $1,096 ±$106 $1,448 ±$10 -$352
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 85.5% ±2.6 pp18,676 ±559
Electricity 11.0% ±2.1 pp2,395 ±467
Other 3.6% ±1.8 pp782 ±390
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 85.5%±2.6 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.9% 24/50
Electricity 11.0%±2.1 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.0% 27/50
Other 3.6%±1.8 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.9% 29/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 59.6% ±4.2 pp14,016 ±993
Carpools 15.9% ±2.7 pp3,730 ±636
Public Transit 21.1% ±3.0 pp4,973 ±710
Walks 1.8% ±1.1 pp416 ±249
Bikes 0.1% ±0.5 pp19 ±116
Other 0.5% ±0.6 pp120 ±133
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 16 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 59.6%±4.2 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +14.9% 25/50
Carpools 15.9%±2.7 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.5% 6/50
Public Transit 21.1%±3.0 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.4% 25/50
Walks 1.8%±1.1 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.0% 44/50
Bikes 0.1%±0.5 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 45/50
Other 0.5%±0.6 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 48/50
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: 37 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 10.5% ±2.9 pp2,475 ±674
15-29 Minutes 24.9% ±3.1 pp5,849 ±727
30-44 Minutes 34.1% ±3.4 pp8,029 ±803
45-59 Minutes 11.9% ±2.3 pp2,795 ±546
60+ Minutes 18.6% ±2.6 pp4,364 ±611
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 37 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 10.5%±2.9 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.5% 35/50
15-29 Minutes 24.9%±3.1 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.0% 39/50
30-44 Minutes 34.1%±3.4 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +4.6% 7/50
45-59 Minutes 11.9%±2.3 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.2% 36/50
60+ Minutes 18.6%±2.6 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.1% 8/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 1.06 ±0.05
0 Car Households 30.2% ±3.0 pp5,381 ±537
1 Car Households 42.5% ±4.9 pp7,579 ±872
2+ Car Households 27.3% ±3.0 pp4,856 ±536
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.06 ±0.05
0 Car Households 30.2%±3.0 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.6% 17/50
1 Car Households 42.5%±4.9 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -2.7% 31/50
2+ Car Households 27.3%±3.0 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.9% 29/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 9.2% ±2.0 pp1,632 ±348
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 20.6% ±2.7 pp3,673 ±489
Desktop or Laptop 60.2% ±4.0 pp10,721 ±719
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 9.2%±2.0 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.1% 6/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 20.6%±2.7 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +10.3% 4/50
Desktop or Laptop 60.2%±4.0 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -24.4% 48/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 86.2% ±3.3 pp15,351 ±592
↳ Cellular data plan only 20.6% ±3.2 pp3,664 ±567
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.9% ±1.4 pp876 ±254
No Internet Access 13.8% ±2.3 pp2,465 ±410
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 86.2%±3.3 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.1% 47/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 20.6%±3.2 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.1% 3/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.9%±1.4 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 10/50
No Internet Access 13.8%±2.3 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.0% 4/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 16.8% ±1.9 pp8,227 ±953
Uninsured (Under 19) 7.5% ±2.4 pp3,682 ±1,152
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 25.0% ±3.3 pp12,260 ±1,637
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.4% ±1.3 pp704 ±627
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 16.8%±1.9 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.0% 6/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 7.5%±2.4 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.7% 4/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 25.0%±3.3 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +11.7% 4/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.4%±1.3 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.3% 24/50
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 21.8% ±1.7 pp10,654 ±836
Ambulatory Disability 13.8% ±1.4 pp6,775 ±693
Hearing Disability 4.3% ±1.0 pp2,113 ±514
Vision Disability 5.9% ±1.2 pp2,882 ±585
Cognitive Disability 7.3% ±1.1 pp3,577 ±527
Self-Care Disability 5.4% ±0.9 pp2,626 ±458
Independent Living Disability 9.6% ±1.3 pp4,683 ±640
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 21.8%±1.7 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.4% 7/50
Ambulatory Disability 13.8%±1.4 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.3% 5/50
Hearing Disability 4.3%±1.0 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.5% 5/50
Vision Disability 5.9%±1.2 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.9% 3/50
Cognitive Disability 7.3%±1.1 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.1% 8/50
Self-Care Disability 5.4%±0.9 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.7% 3/50
Independent Living Disability 9.6%±1.3 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.8% 5/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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