Ward 37 Demographic Profile

Ward 37 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.

Ward 37

Mitts, Emma
Mitts, Emma
Ward 37 Alderperson
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Ward 37 Map
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.34 p.p.

Ward 37 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$52,550±$6.1k
Ward 37
$52,550±$6.1k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
20.7%±2.1 pp
Ward 37
20.7%±2.1 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
27.1%±4.3 pp
Ward 37
27.1%±4.3 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
28.9%±2.7 pp
Ward 37
28.9%±2.7 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 33.5% ±3.7 pp19,123 ±2,092
White 3.0% ±0.9 pp1,688 ±517
Black 61.1% ±4.5 pp34,848 ±2,595
Asian 0.4% ±0.3 pp219 ±161
Other or Multi-racial 2.1% ±1.0 pp1,178 ±581
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 33.5%±3.7 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.8% 17/50
White 3.0%±0.9 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -29.1% 45/50
Black 61.1%±4.5 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +33.6% 10/50
Asian 0.4%±0.3 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.9% 48/50
Other or Multi-racial 2.1%±1.0 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 37/50
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 5.8% ±1.1 pp3,336 ±655
5-17 19.9% ±1.9 pp11,338 ±1,057
18-24 11.2% ±1.4 pp6,414 ±815
25-44 25.8% ±1.6 pp14,708 ±908
45-64 23.8% ±0.9 pp13,598 ±531
65-74 8.2% ±0.9 pp4,660 ±499
75-84 3.7% ±0.7 pp2,093 ±391
85+ 1.6% ±0.7 pp911 ±412
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.8%±1.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 16/50
5-17 19.9%±1.9 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.8% 5/50
18-24 11.2%±1.4 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.6% 13/50
25-44 25.8%±1.6 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.5% 41/50
45-64 23.8%±0.9 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.0% 24/50
65-74 8.2%±0.9 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.0% 25/50
75-84 3.7%±0.7 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 30/50
85+ 1.6%±0.7 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 26/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 21.3% ±2.6 pp8,125 ±988
HS diploma or GED 34.5% ±3.2 pp13,175 ±1,221
Some college education or associate's degree 30.6% ±2.5 pp11,713 ±939
Bachelor's degree 8.0% ±1.4 pp3,060 ±530
Graduate degree 5.6% ±1.4 pp2,155 ±517
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 21.3%±2.6 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.5% 11/50
HS diploma or GED 34.5%±3.2 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +13.4% 6/50
Some college education or associate's degree 30.6%±2.5 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +19.7% 9/50
Bachelor's degree 8.0%±1.4 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -17.4% 50/50
Graduate degree 5.6%±1.4 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -13.3% 44/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 3.04 ±0.21
1 Person 53.5% ±3.5 pp10,017 ±658
2 Person 28.5% ±4.3 pp5,348 ±815
3 Person 11.9% ±3.3 pp2,232 ±618
4+ Person 6.1% ±2.3 pp1,135 ±429
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 3.04 ±0.21
1 Person 53.5%±3.5 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +13.8% 10/50
2 Person 28.5%±4.3 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▼ -1.0% 41/50
3 Person 11.9%±3.3 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.0% 16/50
4+ Person 6.1%±2.3 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.9% 9/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 84.5% ±8.3 pp44,834 ±4,393
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 15.5% ±2.0 pp8,229 ±1,044
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 10.0% ±1.8 pp5,322 ±951
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 2.7% ±0.9 pp1,459 ±495
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 84.5%±8.3 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +19.2% 29/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 15.5%±2.0 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.2% 22/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 10.0%±1.8 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.8% 15/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 2.7%±0.9 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.3% 16/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 83.3% ±2.1 pp47,507 ±1,210
Born Outside U.S. 16.7% ±2.3 pp9,550 ±1,300
↳ Naturalized Citizen 4.0% ±0.8 pp2,301 ±446
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 12.7% ±2.2 pp7,249 ±1,269
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 83.3%±2.1 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.2% 21/50
Born Outside U.S. 16.7%±2.3 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.2% 30/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 4.0%±0.8 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.9% 39/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 12.7%±2.2 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.8% 18/50
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: 16.7%±2.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 9,542±1,458
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (50.4%)±4.5 ppMexico (4,806)±431
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ecuador (26.3%)±9.9 ppEcuador (2,514)±941
Third Most Common Country of Origin Venezuela (5.2%)±5.5 ppVenezuela (496)±527
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 37 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 16.7% ±2.4 pp9,542 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (50.4%)±4.5 ppMexico (4,806)±431 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ecuador (26.3%)±9.9 ppEcuador (2,514)±941 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Venezuela (5.2%)±5.5 ppVenezuela (496)±527 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: 16.7% ±2.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 9,542±1,458
Entered 2010+ 28.6% ±8.9 pp2,735 ±847
Entered 2000-2009 26.8% ±5.0 pp2,564 ±475
Entered 1990-1999 26.2% ±3.7 pp2,502 ±349
Entered Pre-1990 18.3% ±2.8 pp1,750 ±264
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 16.7% ±2.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 9,542±1,458
Entered 2010+ 28.6%±8.9 pp NA% — 26/50
Entered 2000-2009 26.8%±5.0 pp NA% — 6/50
Entered 1990-1999 26.2%±3.7 pp NA% — 9/50
Entered Pre-1990 18.3%±2.8 pp NA% — 40/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $52,550 ±$6,070
Less than $25k 27.6% ±3.6 pp5,176 ±671
$25k-$50k 22.2% ±3.6 pp4,152 ±678
$50k-$75k 17.0% ±3.0 pp3,184 ±563
$75k-$100k 9.9% ±1.9 pp1,860 ±350
$100k-$150k 14.5% ±2.4 pp2,710 ±454
$150k+ 8.8% ±2.1 pp1,650 ±395
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $52,550 ±$6,070
Less than $25k 27.6%±3.6 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +8.9% 11/50
$25k-$50k 22.2%±3.6 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.2% 7/50
$50k-$75k 17.0%±3.0 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.3% 8/50
$75k-$100k 9.9%±1.9 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.8% 40/50
$100k-$150k 14.5%±2.4 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.0% 36/50
$150k+ 8.8%±2.1 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -14.6% 43/50
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 23.2% ±3.2 pp13,256 ±1,813
Below 200% Poverty Line 50.1% ±5.4 pp28,568 ±3,063
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 11.8% ±2.3 pp6,706 ±1,287
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 23.2%±3.2 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.4% 13/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 50.1%±5.4 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▲ +16.7% 7/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 11.8%±2.3 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.4% 14/50
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 79.2% ±2.6 pp19,422 ±644
↳ Employed 67.9% ±3.1 pp16,665 ±760
↳ Unemployed 11.2% ±2.1 pp2,757 ±527
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 14.2% ±2.7 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 20.8% ±8.8 pp5,113 ±2,156
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 79.2%±2.6 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +11.6% 39/50
↳ Employed 67.9%±3.1 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.8% 43/50
↳ Unemployed 11.2%±2.1 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.2% 5/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 14.2%±2.7 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.2% 6/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 20.8%±8.8 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -11.6% 12/50
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 18.5% ±1.5 pp10,555 ±861
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 95.4% ±2.5 pp10,067 ±267
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 4.6% ±2.0 pp488 ±213
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 18.5%±1.5 pp 13.5% ▲ +5.0% 5/50
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 95.4%±2.5 pp 83.0% ▲ +12.4% 1/50
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 4.6%±2.0 pp 17.0% ▼ -12.4% 50/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 4.9% ±0.8 pp2,791 ±475
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 72.3% ±9.4 pp2,018 ±264
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 27.7% ±6.9 pp773 ±193
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 4.9%±0.8 pp 7.4% ▼ -2.6% 43/50
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 72.3%±9.4 pp 52.4% ▲ +19.9% 12/50
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 27.7%±6.9 pp 47.6% ▼ -19.9% 39/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.6% ±4.1 pp836 ±394
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.4% ±6.2 pp812 ±602
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 37 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.6%±4.1 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.8% 8/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.4%±6.2 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +3.0% 9/50
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 44.3% ±3.1 pp8,389 ±591
Renter Occupied 55.7% ±3.3 pp10,553 ±620
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 44.3%±3.1 pp 46.0% ▼ -1.7% 25/50
Renter Occupied 55.7%±3.3 pp 54.0% ▲ +1.7% 26/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 11.0 ±0.9 yr
0–2 years 4.0% ±1.6 pp2,273 ±924
3–5 years 16.9% ±2.9 pp9,640 ±1,642
6–13 years 43.2% ±4.0 pp24,633 ±2,273
14–33 years 21.1% ±3.2 pp12,066 ±1,800
34+ years 14.8% ±2.5 pp8,445 ±1,429
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 11.0 ±0.9 yr
0–2 years 4.0%±1.6 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 33/50
3–5 years 16.9%±2.9 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.2% 34/50
6–13 years 43.2%±4.0 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +3.9% 9/50
14–33 years 21.1%±3.2 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.9% 30/50
34+ years 14.8%±2.5 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.1% 10/50
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 6.9% ±1.4 pp1,398 ±285
Occupied Housing Units 93.1% ±1.8 pp18,732 ±366
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 6.9%±1.4 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 33/50
Occupied Housing Units 93.1%±1.8 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.2% 18/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1943 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 54.7% ±3.6 pp11,015 ±716
1940-2009 44.0% ±4.3 pp8,854 ±860
2010+ 1.3% ±0.9 pp260 ±171
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1943 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 54.7%±3.6 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +15.9% 11/50
1940-2009 44.0%±4.3 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▼ -10.9% 38/50
2010+ 1.3%±0.9 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.0% 46/50
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 28.9% ±2.7 pp5,814 ±550
2 to 4 Units 51.4% ±4.0 pp10,337 ±801
5 to 19 Units 13.4% ±3.0 pp2,706 ±606
20+ Units 5.8% ±1.6 pp1,176 ±315
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 28.9%±2.7 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.3% 28/50
2 to 4 Units 51.4%±4.0 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +23.9% 7/50
5 to 19 Units 13.4%±3.0 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.7% 30/50
20+ Units 5.8%±1.6 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -21.1% 36/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 4.9% ±1.8 pp989 ±366
1 Bedroom 11.2% ±2.5 pp2,246 ±495
2 Bedrooms 39.1% ±3.2 pp7,866 ±634
3 Bedrooms 26.5% ±3.2 pp5,338 ±651
4 Bedrooms 10.9% ±1.9 pp2,197 ±390
5+ Bedrooms 7.4% ±1.6 pp1,493 ±324
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Studio 4.9%±1.8 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.6% 22/50
1 Bedroom 11.2%±2.5 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.0% 36/50
2 Bedrooms 39.1%±3.2 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.0% 10/50
3 Bedrooms 26.5%±3.2 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.4% 30/50
4 Bedrooms 10.9%±1.9 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 18/50
5+ Bedrooms 7.4%±1.6 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.3% 8/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 28.8% ±3.1 pp5,390 ±589
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.3% ±3.2 pp3,988 ±599
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 49.9% ±3.9 pp9,354 ±732
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 29.3% ±3.2 pp5,483 ±605
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 28.8%±3.1 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.9% 47/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 21.3%±3.2 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.5% 25/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 49.9%±3.9 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▲ +4.3% 5/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 29.3%±3.2 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +5.2% 7/50
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 $957 ±$88
Median Rent + Utilities $1,157 ±$95
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 37 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $957 ±$88 $1,291 ±$12 -$335
Median Rent + Utilities $1,157 ±$95 $1,448 ±$10 -$291
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 85.7% ±2.7 pp17,261 ±544
Electricity 9.6% ±2.1 pp1,936 ±422
Other 4.6% ±1.7 pp933 ±338
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 85.7%±2.7 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.2% 23/50
Electricity 9.6%±2.1 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.4% 28/50
Other 4.6%±1.7 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.2% 20/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 56.4% ±3.9 pp15,445 ±1,058
Carpools 11.5% ±2.5 pp3,141 ±696
Public Transit 27.1% ±4.3 pp7,413 ±1,171
Walks 3.0% ±1.3 pp834 ±346
Bikes 0.3% ±0.3 pp72 ±95
Other 1.1% ±0.7 pp288 ±187
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 37 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 56.4%±3.9 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +11.6% 30/50
Carpools 11.5%±2.5 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.1% 15/50
Public Transit 27.1%±4.3 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +9.4% 11/50
Walks 3.0%±1.3 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.8% 27/50
Bikes 0.3%±0.3 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 37/50
Other 1.1%±0.7 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 36/50
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 9.7% ±2.3 pp2,657 ±641
15-29 Minutes 25.0% ±3.4 pp6,849 ±941
30-44 Minutes 32.9% ±3.4 pp9,001 ±933
45-59 Minutes 14.7% ±2.2 pp4,023 ±613
60+ Minutes 17.7% ±2.7 pp4,857 ±727
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 37 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.7%±2.3 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.3% 41/50
15-29 Minutes 25.0%±3.4 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▼ -4.9% 37/50
30-44 Minutes 32.9%±3.4 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +3.3% 13/50
45-59 Minutes 14.7%±2.2 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.6% 27/50
60+ Minutes 17.7%±2.7 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.3% 12/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.19 ±0.06
0 Car Households 29.5% ±3.6 pp5,524 ±671
1 Car Households 39.4% ±4.0 pp7,384 ±750
2+ Car Households 31.1% ±3.5 pp5,824 ±653
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.19 ±0.06
0 Car Households 29.5%±3.6 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.9% 18/50
1 Car Households 39.4%±4.0 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.8% 43/50
2+ Car Households 31.1%±3.5 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.9% 22/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 8.2% ±1.9 pp1,534 ±355
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 22.6% ±3.2 pp4,240 ±606
Desktop or Laptop 57.2% ±3.4 pp10,720 ±644
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 8.2%±1.9 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.1% 13/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 22.6%±3.2 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.3% 2/50
Desktop or Laptop 57.2%±3.4 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -27.3% 50/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 86.4% ±2.7 pp16,188 ±500
↳ Cellular data plan only 21.3% ±3.3 pp3,985 ±609
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.3% ±1.0 pp427 ±185
No Internet Access 13.6% ±2.7 pp2,544 ±504
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 86.4%±2.7 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.8% 45/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 21.3%±3.3 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.8% 1/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.3%±1.0 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 40/50
No Internet Access 13.6%±2.7 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.7% 6/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 17.2% ±2.3 pp9,796 ±1,284
Uninsured (Under 19) 7.9% ±5.3 pp4,504 ±3,010
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 24.3% ±3.0 pp13,871 ±1,721
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 4.3% ±4.1 pp2,430 ±2,329
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 17.2%±2.3 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.4% 4/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 7.9%±5.3 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.0% 2/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 24.3%±3.0 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +11.0% 6/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 4.3%±4.1 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.5% 5/50
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 20.7% ±2.1 pp11,797 ±1,179
Ambulatory Disability 12.0% ±1.6 pp6,837 ±908
Hearing Disability 4.7% ±1.1 pp2,660 ±650
Vision Disability 6.6% ±1.5 pp3,772 ±832
Cognitive Disability 6.9% ±1.2 pp3,926 ±698
Self-Care Disability 3.6% ±0.9 pp2,029 ±502
Independent Living Disability 8.3% ±1.4 pp4,736 ±810
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 37 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 20.7%±2.1 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.3% 11/50
Ambulatory Disability 12.0%±1.6 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.4% 11/50
Hearing Disability 4.7%±1.1 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 2/50
Vision Disability 6.6%±1.5 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.6% 1/50
Cognitive Disability 6.9%±1.2 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 14/50
Self-Care Disability 3.6%±0.9 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 13/50
Independent Living Disability 8.3%±1.4 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.6% 10/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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