Ward 28 Demographic Profile

Ward 28 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.
Ervin, Jason C.
Ervin, Jason C.
Ward 28 Alderperson
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Ward 28 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$54,035±$5.0k
Ward 28
$54,035±$5.0k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
18.8%±1.7 pp
Ward 28
18.8%±1.7 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
23.6%±2.7 pp
Ward 28
23.6%±2.7 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
13.6%±1.4 pp
Ward 28
13.6%±1.4 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 12.6% ±2.0 pp6,311 ±1,015
White 10.8% ±1.1 pp5,420 ±546
Black 69.1% ±3.1 pp34,688 ±1,550
Asian 5.1% ±0.8 pp2,569 ±399
Other or Multi-racial 2.4% ±0.8 pp1,200 ±411
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 12.6%±2.0 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -17.1% 35/50
White 10.8%±1.1 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -21.3% 35/50
Black 69.1%±3.1 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +41.7% 8/50
Asian 5.1%±0.8 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.1% 25/50
Other or Multi-racial 2.4%±0.8 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 35/50
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 6.3% ±0.9 pp3,148 ±452
5-17 15.8% ±1.2 pp7,942 ±621
18-24 11.3% ±1.2 pp5,675 ±583
25-44 32.2% ±1.2 pp16,151 ±584
45-64 22.4% ±1.2 pp11,258 ±627
65-74 7.1% ±0.7 pp3,566 ±347
75-84 2.8% ±0.5 pp1,385 ±242
85+ 2.1% ±0.8 pp1,064 ±388
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.3%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 7/50
5-17 15.8%±1.2 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.8% 22/50
18-24 11.3%±1.2 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 12/50
25-44 32.2%±1.2 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.1% 22/50
45-64 22.4%±1.2 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.4% 32/50
65-74 7.1%±0.7 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 35/50
75-84 2.8%±0.5 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 43/50
85+ 2.1%±0.8 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 13/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 15.1% ±2.1 pp5,083 ±701
HS diploma or GED 28.2% ±2.1 pp9,466 ±701
Some college education or associate's degree 29.2% ±1.9 pp9,835 ±624
Bachelor's degree 14.4% ±1.3 pp4,836 ±452
Graduate degree 13.1% ±1.4 pp4,405 ±473
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 15.1%±2.1 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.3% 21/50
HS diploma or GED 28.2%±2.1 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.1% 18/50
Some college education or associate's degree 29.2%±1.9 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +18.4% 14/50
Bachelor's degree 14.4%±1.3 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.0% 35/50
Graduate degree 13.1%±1.4 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.9% 28/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.46 ±0.12
1 Person 53.5% ±3.1 pp10,512 ±607
2 Person 29.9% ±2.8 pp5,879 ±553
3 Person 10.5% ±2.1 pp2,072 ±404
4+ Person 6.0% ±1.6 pp1,189 ±321
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.46 ±0.12
1 Person 53.5%±3.1 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +13.8% 9/50
2 Person 29.9%±2.8 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +0.4% 34/50
3 Person 10.5%±2.1 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.3% 26/50
4+ Person 6.0%±1.6 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.9% 10/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 94.8% ±6.1 pp44,239 ±2,867
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 5.2% ±1.4 pp2,436 ±657
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 2.5% ±1.1 pp1,155 ±507
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.8% ±0.6 pp364 ±301
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 94.8%±6.1 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +29.5% 16/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 5.2%±1.4 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 35/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 2.5%±1.1 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.7% 34/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.8%±0.6 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.7% 34/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 91.1% ±1.6 pp45,740 ±813
Born Outside U.S. 8.9% ±1.1 pp4,448 ±547
↳ Naturalized Citizen 3.0% ±0.6 pp1,491 ±291
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 5.9% ±1.0 pp2,957 ±484
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 91.1%±1.6 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.0% 9/50
Born Outside U.S. 8.9%±1.1 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -12.0% 42/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 3.0%±0.6 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.0% 44/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 5.9%±1.0 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.0% 41/50
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: 8.9%±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 4,566±625
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (20.8%)±5.1 ppMexico (949)±234
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (14.9%)±4.7 ppIndia (680)±217
Third Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (7.6%)±3.1 ppChina / Hong Kong (346)±142
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 28 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 8.9% ±1.1 pp4,566 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (20.8%)±5.1 ppMexico (949)±234 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (14.9%)±4.7 ppIndia (680)±217 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (7.6%)±3.1 ppChina / Hong Kong (346)±142 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: 8.9% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 4,567±625
Entered 2010+ 50.6% ±6.8 pp2,249 ±304
Entered 2000-2009 18.1% ±4.7 pp807 ±208
Entered 1990-1999 14.5% ±4.6 pp646 ±204
Entered Pre-1990 16.8% ±3.8 pp745 ±170
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 8.9% ±1.1 ppTotal Foreign Born: 4,567±625
Entered 2010+ 50.6%±6.8 pp NA% 6/50
Entered 2000-2009 18.1%±4.7 pp NA% 38/50
Entered 1990-1999 14.5%±4.6 pp NA% 46/50
Entered Pre-1990 16.8%±3.8 pp NA% 44/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $54,035 ±$4,986
Less than $25k 32.1% ±2.9 pp6,314 ±566
$25k-$50k 20.3% ±2.8 pp3,998 ±558
$50k-$75k 13.8% ±1.8 pp2,718 ±351
$75k-$100k 9.8% ±1.6 pp1,921 ±315
$100k-$150k 12.5% ±1.8 pp2,459 ±349
$150k+ 11.4% ±1.4 pp2,243 ±279
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $54,035 ±$4,986
Less than $25k 32.1%±2.9 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +13.3% 6/50
$25k-$50k 20.3%±2.8 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +4.4% 16/50
$50k-$75k 13.8%±1.8 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.1% 32/50
$75k-$100k 9.8%±1.6 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.9% 42/50
$100k-$150k 12.5%±1.8 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.9% 42/50
$150k+ 11.4%±1.4 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -12.0% 36/50
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 30.3% ±3.4 pp15,221 ±1,703
Below 200% Poverty Line 53.9% ±4.1 pp27,060 ±2,044
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 18.7% ±2.3 pp9,375 ±1,164
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 30.3%±3.4 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +13.5% 4/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 53.9%±4.1 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▲ +20.5% 4/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 18.7%±2.3 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +10.3% 1/50
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 76.5% ±1.6 pp16,514 ±340
↳ Employed 67.1% ±2.0 pp14,473 ±434
↳ Unemployed 9.5% ±1.5 pp2,041 ±331
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.4% ±2.0 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.5% ±6.7 pp5,067 ±1,441
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 76.5%±1.6 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.0% 46/50
↳ Employed 67.1%±2.0 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.9% 44/50
↳ Unemployed 9.5%±1.5 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.5% 10/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.4%±2.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.4% 10/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.5%±6.7 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -9.0% 5/50
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 15.3% ±1.2 pp7,677 ±588
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 86.2% ±2.6 pp6,619 ±197
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 13.8% ±3.6 pp1,057 ±276
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 15.3%±1.2 pp 13.5% ▲ +1.8% 22/50
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 86.2%±2.6 pp 83.0% ▲ +3.2% 23/50
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 13.8%±3.6 pp 17.0% ▼ -3.2% 28/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 9.7% ±0.9 pp4,860 ±466
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 73.4% ±4.7 pp3,567 ±230
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 26.6% ±4.8 pp1,292 ±231
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 9.7%±0.9 pp 7.4% ▲ +2.2% 8/50
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 73.4%±4.7 pp 52.4% ▲ +21.0% 11/50
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 26.6%±4.8 pp 47.6% ▼ -21.0% 40/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.6% ±3.3 pp730 ±284
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.6% ±5.1 pp820 ±439
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 28 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.6%±3.3 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.7% 9/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.6%±5.1 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +4.2% 7/50
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 31.5% ±2.4 pp6,326 ±481
Renter Occupied 68.5% ±2.2 pp13,777 ±445
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 31.5%±2.4 pp 46.0% ▼ -14.6% 45/50
Renter Occupied 68.5%±2.2 pp 54.0% ▲ +14.6% 6/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 9.2 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 5.9% ±1.4 pp2,974 ±686
3–5 years 22.9% ±2.2 pp11,508 ±1,114
6–13 years 41.0% ±2.7 pp20,561 ±1,368
14–33 years 21.4% ±2.4 pp10,724 ±1,188
34+ years 8.8% ±1.9 pp4,421 ±948
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 9.2 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 5.9%±1.4 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.0% 19/50
3–5 years 22.9%±2.2 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.2% 21/50
6–13 years 41.0%±2.7 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +1.7% 19/50
14–33 years 21.4%±2.4 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.7% 29/50
34+ years 8.8%±1.9 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 25/50
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 12.5% ±1.3 pp2,813 ±297
Occupied Housing Units 87.5% ±1.7 pp19,652 ±385
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 12.5%±1.3 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.4% 10/50
Occupied Housing Units 87.5%±1.7 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.4% 41/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1961 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 39.2% ±2.2 pp8,803 ±487
1940-2009 54.7% ±3.4 pp12,294 ±768
2010+ 6.1% ±1.1 pp1,369 ±255
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1961 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 39.2%±2.2 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.4% 31/50
1940-2009 54.7%±3.4 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▼ -0.1% 24/50
2010+ 6.1%±1.1 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.2% 14/50
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 13.6% ±1.4 pp3,063 ±315
2 to 4 Units 50.7% ±2.9 pp11,399 ±656
5 to 19 Units 16.4% ±2.0 pp3,677 ±442
20+ Units 19.2% ±1.8 pp4,311 ±405
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 13.6%±1.4 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -15.5% 40/50
2 to 4 Units 50.7%±2.9 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +23.3% 8/50
5 to 19 Units 16.4%±2.0 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.2% 22/50
20+ Units 19.2%±1.8 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.8% 14/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 5.9% ±1.1 pp1,319 ±237
1 Bedroom 15.8% ±1.7 pp3,557 ±385
2 Bedrooms 34.6% ±2.6 pp7,772 ±577
3 Bedrooms 32.9% ±2.1 pp7,387 ±482
4 Bedrooms 7.8% ±1.3 pp1,751 ±288
5+ Bedrooms 3.0% ±0.7 pp678 ±167
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Studio 5.9%±1.1 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 16/50
1 Bedroom 15.8%±1.7 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.3% 25/50
2 Bedrooms 34.6%±2.6 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.5% 19/50
3 Bedrooms 32.9%±2.1 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.8% 16/50
4 Bedrooms 7.8%±1.3 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 34/50
5+ Bedrooms 3.0%±0.7 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 37/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 25.5% ±2.2 pp5,020 ±441
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.1% ±2.2 pp4,148 ±430
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 53.3% ±3.2 pp10,484 ±626
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 31.9% ±3.0 pp6,263 ±599
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 25.5%±2.2 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +0.6% 50/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.1%±2.2 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.7% 29/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 53.3%±3.2 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▲ +7.7% 3/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 31.9%±3.0 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.9% 2/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.

Rents and Utilities

Median Rent $1,071 ±$68
Median Rent + Utilities $1,305 ±$88
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 28 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,071 ±$68 $1,291 ±$12 -$220
Median Rent + Utilities $1,305 ±$88 $1,448 ±$10 -$143
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 77.2% ±2.5 pp17,338 ±551
Electricity 18.1% ±2.0 pp4,065 ±453
Other 4.7% ±1.5 pp1,062 ±342
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 77.2%±2.5 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.4% 38/50
Electricity 18.1%±2.0 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.1% 13/50
Other 4.7%±1.5 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 19/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 53.2% ±2.6 pp12,822 ±621
Carpools 9.5% ±3.4 pp2,278 ±810
Public Transit 23.6% ±2.7 pp5,684 ±653
Walks 9.1% ±2.0 pp2,181 ±475
Bikes 1.4% ±0.7 pp332 ±171
Other 1.1% ±0.8 pp276 ±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 28 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 53.2%±2.6 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +8.5% 35/50
Carpools 9.5%±3.4 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.1% 24/50
Public Transit 23.6%±2.7 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.9% 19/50
Walks 9.1%±2.0 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.2% 8/50
Bikes 1.4%±0.7 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.0% 24/50
Other 1.1%±0.8 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 34/50
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: 31 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 18.0% ±2.3 pp4,327 ±549
15-29 Minutes 31.5% ±2.6 pp7,600 ±628
30-44 Minutes 24.4% ±2.6 pp5,883 ±621
45-59 Minutes 12.5% ±1.7 pp3,007 ±399
60+ Minutes 13.6% ±2.2 pp3,274 ±536
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 31 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 18.0%±2.3 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.0% 7/50
15-29 Minutes 31.5%±2.6 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +1.6% 14/50
30-44 Minutes 24.4%±2.6 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.2% 42/50
45-59 Minutes 12.5%±1.7 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.6% 34/50
60+ Minutes 13.6%±2.2 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.1% 23/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.98 ±0.05
0 Car Households 32.1% ±2.6 pp6,303 ±516
1 Car Households 45.6% ±2.8 pp8,968 ±552
2+ Car Households 22.3% ±2.7 pp4,382 ±522
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.98 ±0.05
0 Car Households 32.1%±2.6 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.5% 15/50
1 Car Households 45.6%±2.8 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.4% 21/50
2+ Car Households 22.3%±2.7 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.9% 36/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 7.2% ±1.9 pp1,420 ±375
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 14.8% ±2.0 pp2,916 ±389
Desktop or Laptop 71.3% ±2.2 pp14,016 ±426
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 7.2%±1.9 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.2% 16/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 14.8%±2.0 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.5% 14/50
Desktop or Laptop 71.3%±2.2 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -13.3% 35/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 92.5% ±2.0 pp18,171 ±402
↳ Cellular data plan only 14.0% ±1.8 pp2,756 ±361
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 6.0% ±1.5 pp1,170 ±291
No Internet Access 7.5% ±1.3 pp1,481 ±258
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 92.5%±2.0 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.2% 28/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 14.0%±1.8 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.5% 22/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 6.0%±1.5 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.0% 8/50
No Internet Access 7.5%±1.3 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.7% 23/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 8.8% ±1.2 pp4,417 ±623
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.3% ±1.6 pp1,670 ±823
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 12.2% ±1.8 pp6,141 ±927
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.2% ±1.2 pp592 ±617
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 8.8%±1.2 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 27/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.3%±1.6 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.5% 28/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 12.2%±1.8 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.1% 31/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.2%±1.2 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.5% 27/50
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 18.8% ±1.7 pp9,422 ±830
Ambulatory Disability 10.6% ±1.4 pp5,333 ±681
Hearing Disability 3.4% ±1.1 pp1,716 ±537
Vision Disability 5.7% ±1.2 pp2,844 ±605
Cognitive Disability 7.6% ±1.2 pp3,820 ±581
Self-Care Disability 3.8% ±1.1 pp1,916 ±554
Independent Living Disability 7.7% ±1.2 pp3,879 ±626
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 28 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 18.8%±1.7 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.4% 12/50
Ambulatory Disability 10.6%±1.4 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.1% 12/50
Hearing Disability 3.4%±1.1 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 18/50
Vision Disability 5.7%±1.2 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.7% 4/50
Cognitive Disability 7.6%±1.2 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 6/50
Self-Care Disability 3.8%±1.1 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 12/50
Independent Living Disability 7.7%±1.2 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.0% 13/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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