Ward 42 Demographic Profile

Ward 42 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.

Ward 42

Reilly, Brendan
Reilly, Brendan
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Ward 42 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$139,635±$12.0k
Ward 42
$139,635±$12.0k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
5.6%±1.1 pp
Ward 42
5.6%±1.1 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
17.0%±3.2 pp
Ward 42
17.0%±3.2 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
1.9%±0.7 pp
Ward 42
1.9%±0.7 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 9.4% ±2.2 pp4,991 ±1,140
White 62.2% ±2.4 pp32,895 ±1,284
Black 5.0% ±1.5 pp2,664 ±791
Asian 17.9% ±2.9 pp9,478 ±1,550
Other or Multi-racial 5.4% ±1.2 pp2,866 ±648
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 9.4%±2.2 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -20.3% 38/50
White 62.2%±2.4 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +30.1% 7/50
Black 5.0%±1.5 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -22.4% 32/50
Asian 17.9%±2.9 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +10.7% 5/50
Other or Multi-racial 5.4%±1.2 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.9% 9/50
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 2.8% ±0.9 pp1,502 ±449
5-17 2.7% ±0.9 pp1,448 ±491
18-24 10.1% ±1.7 pp5,341 ±873
25-44 54.6% ±2.4 pp28,872 ±1,271
45-64 17.8% ±2.3 pp9,425 ±1,214
65-74 7.8% ±1.2 pp4,128 ±637
75-84 3.4% ±0.9 pp1,808 ±454
85+ 0.7% ±0.3 pp369 ±170
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Under 5 2.8%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.5% 49/50
5-17 2.7%±0.9 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.3% 50/50
18-24 10.1%±1.7 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.5% 19/50
25-44 54.6%±2.4 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +20.3% 3/50
45-64 17.8%±2.3 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.1% 45/50
65-74 7.8%±1.2 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 27/50
75-84 3.4%±0.9 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 33/50
85+ 0.7%±0.3 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 48/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 1.7% ±1.3 pp613 ±446
HS diploma or GED 2.4% ±1.0 pp844 ±349
Some college education or associate's degree 7.6% ±1.5 pp2,699 ±544
Bachelor's degree 43.6% ±3.0 pp15,468 ±1,076
Graduate degree 44.6% ±2.9 pp15,815 ±1,015
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 1.7%±1.3 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.1% 47/50
HS diploma or GED 2.4%±1.0 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -18.7% 50/50
Some college education or associate's degree 7.6%±1.5 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.3% 49/50
Bachelor's degree 43.6%±3.0 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +18.3% 5/50
Graduate degree 44.6%±2.9 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +25.7% 1/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 1.51 ±0.08
1 Person 50.1% ±2.5 pp17,380 ±873
2 Person 37.1% ±2.9 pp12,886 ±1,020
3 Person 11.0% ±1.9 pp3,824 ±665
4+ Person 1.8% ±0.7 pp626 ±249
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 1.51 ±0.08
1 Person 50.1%±2.5 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +10.4% 50/50
2 Person 37.1%±2.9 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +7.6% 8/50
3 Person 11.0%±1.9 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.9% 21/50
4+ Person 1.8%±0.7 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -16.2% 42/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 95.1% ±2.4 pp46,775 ±1,156
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 4.9% ±1.6 pp2,416 ±803
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.2% ±1.0 pp601 ±481
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.5% ±0.8 pp231 ±374
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 95.1%±2.4 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +29.8% 14/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 4.9%±1.6 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.6% 37/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 1.2%±1.0 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 42/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.5%±0.8 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 39/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 75.4% ±2.4 pp39,875 ±1,276
Born Outside U.S. 24.6% ±2.8 pp13,019 ±1,486
↳ Naturalized Citizen 10.7% ±1.8 pp5,653 ±963
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 13.9% ±2.3 pp7,366 ±1,193
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 75.4%±2.4 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.7% 31/50
Born Outside U.S. 24.6%±2.8 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.7% 20/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 10.7%±1.8 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.7% 20/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 13.9%±2.3 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 16/50
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: 24.6%±2.9 ppTotal Foreign Born: 13,253±1,655
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (15.4%)±5.9 ppChina / Hong Kong (2,039)±782
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (11.4%)±2.8 ppIndia (1,510)±377
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (7.3%)±5.0 ppMexico (962)±660
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 42 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 24.6% ±2.9 pp13,253 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (15.4%)±5.9 ppChina / Hong Kong (2,039)±782 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin India (11.4%)±2.8 ppIndia (1,510)±377 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (7.3%)±5.0 ppMexico (962)±660 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: 24.6% ±2.9 ppTotal Foreign Born: 13,253±1,655
Entered 2010+ 50.5% ±6.9 pp6,574 ±899
Entered 2000-2009 18.2% ±4.3 pp2,367 ±565
Entered 1990-1999 17.7% ±4.8 pp2,304 ±627
Entered Pre-1990 13.6% ±3.2 pp1,775 ±419
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 24.6% ±2.9 ppTotal Foreign Born: 13,253±1,655
Entered 2010+ 50.5%±6.9 pp NA% — 7/50
Entered 2000-2009 18.2%±4.3 pp NA% — 37/50
Entered 1990-1999 17.7%±4.8 pp NA% — 39/50
Entered Pre-1990 13.6%±3.2 pp NA% — 47/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $139,635 ±$12,005
Less than $25k 7.6% ±1.7 pp2,630 ±593
$25k-$50k 6.8% ±2.1 pp2,364 ±732
$50k-$75k 8.1% ±1.6 pp2,811 ±560
$75k-$100k 11.8% ±2.2 pp4,107 ±777
$100k-$150k 23.1% ±3.0 pp8,036 ±1,032
$150k+ 42.5% ±3.3 pp14,769 ±1,145
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $139,635 ±$12,005
Less than $25k 7.6%±1.7 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -11.2% 49/50
$25k-$50k 6.8%±2.1 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -9.2% 49/50
$50k-$75k 8.1%±1.6 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.6% 48/50
$75k-$100k 11.8%±2.2 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.1% 19/50
$100k-$150k 23.1%±3.0 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.7% 2/50
$150k+ 42.5%±3.3 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +19.2% 5/50
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 6.9% ±1.5 pp3,639 ±784
Below 200% Poverty Line 13.0% ±2.5 pp6,869 ±1,299
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 5.2% ±1.3 pp2,759 ±702
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 6.9%±1.5 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -9.9% 47/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 13.0%±2.5 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▼ -20.4% 49/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 5.2%±1.3 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.1% 37/50
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 92.9% ±1.9 pp21,126 ±429
↳ Employed 90.5% ±2.2 pp20,584 ±494
↳ Unemployed 2.4% ±0.9 pp542 ±205
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 2.6% ±1.0 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 7.1% ±8.7 pp1,618 ±1,984
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 92.9%±1.9 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +25.3% 5/50
↳ Employed 90.5%±2.2 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +28.4% 2/50
↳ Unemployed 2.4%±0.9 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.6% 50/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 2.6%±1.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.4% 50/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 7.1%±8.7 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -25.3% 46/50
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 2.7% ±0.9 pp1,433 ±465
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 36.1% ±16.2 pp517 ±232
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 63.9% ±15.4 pp915 ±221
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 2.7%±0.9 pp 13.5% ▼ -10.8% 50/50
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 36.1%±16.2 pp 83.0% ▼ -46.9% 50/50
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 63.9%±15.4 pp 17.0% ▲ +46.9% 1/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 9.6% ±1.4 pp5,090 ±737
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 35.1% ±7.9 pp1,785 ±401
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 64.9% ±6.8 pp3,305 ±346
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 9.6%±1.4 pp 7.4% ▲ +2.2% 9/50
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 35.1%±7.9 pp 52.4% ▼ -17.3% 43/50
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 64.9%±6.8 pp 47.6% ▲ +17.3% 8/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 0.0% ±5.4 pp0
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.7% ±3.4 pp509 ±307
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 42 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 0.0%±5.4 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.9% 50/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 5.7%±3.4 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +0.2% 18/50
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 35.4% ±2.7 pp12,374 ±952
Renter Occupied 64.6% ±2.5 pp22,556 ±861
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 35.4%±2.7 pp 46.0% ▼ -10.6% 39/50
Renter Occupied 64.6%±2.5 pp 54.0% ▲ +10.6% 12/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 4.8 ±0.8 yr
0–2 years 11.8% ±2.4 pp6,237 ±1,266
3–5 years 39.9% ±3.1 pp21,108 ±1,643
6–13 years 33.5% ±3.0 pp17,733 ±1,608
14–33 years 13.0% ±2.6 pp6,867 ±1,354
34+ years 1.8% ±0.7 pp948 ±390
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 4.8 ±0.8 yr
0–2 years 11.8%±2.4 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.9% 2/50
3–5 years 39.9%±3.1 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +15.8% 3/50
6–13 years 33.5%±3.0 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.7% 47/50
14–33 years 13.0%±2.6 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.0% 46/50
34+ years 1.8%±0.7 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.9% 48/50
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 12.4% ±1.9 pp4,910 ±766
Occupied Housing Units 87.6% ±2.1 pp34,717 ±837
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 12.4%±1.9 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.2% 11/50
Occupied Housing Units 87.6%±2.1 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 40/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1999 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 8.4% ±1.8 pp3,313 ±707
1940-2009 70.4% ±3.6 pp27,902 ±1,424
2010+ 21.2% ±2.5 pp8,411 ±1,004
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1999 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 8.4%±1.8 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -30.5% 50/50
1940-2009 70.4%±3.6 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +15.5% 6/50
2010+ 21.2%±2.5 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.9% 2/50
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 1.9% ±0.7 pp772 ±294
2 to 4 Units 0.8% ±0.4 pp317 ±176
5 to 19 Units 1.8% ±0.6 pp722 ±256
20+ Units 95.4% ±1.7 pp37,816 ±672
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 1.9%±0.7 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -27.2% 50/50
2 to 4 Units 0.8%±0.4 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -26.6% 50/50
5 to 19 Units 1.8%±0.6 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -14.3% 50/50
20+ Units 95.4%±1.7 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +68.5% 1/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 18.5% ±2.7 pp7,336 ±1,068
1 Bedroom 40.6% ±3.0 pp16,078 ±1,192
2 Bedrooms 30.5% ±2.7 pp12,077 ±1,074
3 Bedrooms 8.9% ±1.7 pp3,537 ±689
4 Bedrooms 1.5% ±0.7 pp583 ±281
5+ Bedrooms 0.0% ±0.1 pp16 ±51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Studio 18.5%±2.7 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.0% 4/50
1 Bedroom 40.6%±3.0 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +20.4% 1/50
2 Bedrooms 30.5%±2.7 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.6% 35/50
3 Bedrooms 8.9%±1.7 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -17.2% 49/50
4 Bedrooms 1.5%±0.7 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.6% 50/50
5+ Bedrooms 0.0%±0.1 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.0% 50/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 36.9% ±3.0 pp12,828 ±1,029
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 25.2% ±2.7 pp8,764 ±929
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 37.8% ±3.4 pp13,126 ±1,186
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 17.4% ±2.7 pp6,034 ±932
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 36.9%±3.0 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +12.0% 29/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 25.2%±2.7 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.4% 11/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 37.8%±3.4 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -7.8% 27/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 17.4%±2.7 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -6.6% 32/50
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 $2,522
Median Rent + Utilities $2,576 ±$144
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 42 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $2,522 $1,291 ±$12 +$1,231
Median Rent + Utilities $2,576 ±$144 $1,448 ±$10 +$1,128
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 40.8% ±3.2 pp16,151 ±1,275
Electricity 55.4% ±3.0 pp21,945 ±1,208
Other 3.9% ±1.2 pp1,530 ±485
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 40.8%±3.2 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -36.8% 50/50
Electricity 55.4%±3.0 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +37.4% 1/50
Other 3.9%±1.2 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 23/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 29.0% ±4.5 pp7,358 ±1,148
Carpools 1.6% ±0.8 pp413 ±211
Public Transit 17.0% ±3.2 pp4,326 ±812
Walks 44.5% ±3.8 pp11,291 ±969
Bikes 1.9% ±1.1 pp493 ±279
Other 3.4% ±1.5 pp866 ±374
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 42 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 29.0%±4.5 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -15.8% 49/50
Carpools 1.6%±0.8 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.7% 50/50
Public Transit 17.0%±3.2 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.7% 35/50
Walks 44.5%±3.8 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +38.7% 1/50
Bikes 1.9%±1.1 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 21/50
Other 3.4%±1.5 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 1/50
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: 25 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 23.9% ±3.5 pp6,070 ±892
15-29 Minutes 45.0% ±4.2 pp11,414 ±1,073
30-44 Minutes 18.4% ±2.9 pp4,669 ±737
45-59 Minutes 5.6% ±1.5 pp1,429 ±381
60+ Minutes 7.1% ±2.1 pp1,808 ±546
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 25 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 23.9%±3.5 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +10.9% 2/50
15-29 Minutes 45.0%±4.2 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▲ +15.0% 2/50
30-44 Minutes 18.4%±2.9 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▼ -11.2% 50/50
45-59 Minutes 5.6%±1.5 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.4% 50/50
60+ Minutes 7.1%±2.1 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.3% 48/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.63 ±0.04
0 Car Households 45.8% ±3.2 pp15,915 ±1,110
1 Car Households 45.6% ±3.5 pp15,842 ±1,232
2+ Car Households 8.5% ±1.9 pp2,960 ±656
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.63 ±0.04
0 Car Households 45.8%±3.2 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +19.3% 3/50
1 Car Households 45.6%±3.5 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.4% 22/50
2+ Car Households 8.5%±1.9 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -19.6% 48/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 0.4% ±0.3 pp136 ±100
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 1.4% ±0.7 pp484 ±232
Desktop or Laptop 97.2% ±1.1 pp33,736 ±376
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 0.4%±0.3 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.7% 50/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 1.4%±0.7 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.0% 50/50
Desktop or Laptop 97.2%±1.1 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.6% 1/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 99.7% ±1.7 pp34,597 ±589
↳ Cellular data plan only 6.1% ±1.7 pp2,101 ±582
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 7.3% ±1.6 pp2,529 ±557
No Internet Access 0.3% ±0.3 pp120 ±91
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 99.7%±1.7 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +10.4% 1/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 6.1%±1.7 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.5% 48/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 7.3%±1.6 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.4% 2/50
No Internet Access 0.3%±0.3 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.5% 50/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 3.7% ±1.3 pp1,941 ±682
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.8% ±1.9 pp949 ±988
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 4.3% ±1.5 pp2,267 ±819
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.3% ±0.9 pp171 ±497
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 3.7%±1.3 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.1% 44/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 1.8%±1.9 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.1% 44/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 4.3%±1.5 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.0% 45/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 0.3%±0.9 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.4% 47/50
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 5.6% ±1.1 pp2,969 ±571
Ambulatory Disability 2.3% ±0.8 pp1,237 ±428
Hearing Disability 1.7% ±0.7 pp915 ±358
Vision Disability 1.1% ±0.6 pp562 ±321
Cognitive Disability 1.8% ±0.7 pp965 ±365
Self-Care Disability 0.5% ±0.4 pp256 ±202
Independent Living Disability 1.3% ±0.7 pp689 ±352
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 42 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 5.6%±1.1 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.3% 49/50
Ambulatory Disability 2.3%±0.8 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 48/50
Hearing Disability 1.7%±0.7 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.1% 44/50
Vision Disability 1.1%±0.6 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.9% 48/50
Cognitive Disability 1.8%±0.7 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.4% 50/50
Self-Care Disability 0.5%±0.4 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.2% 50/50
Independent Living Disability 1.3%±0.7 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.4% 50/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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