Ward 44 Demographic Profile

Ward 44 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.
Lawson, Bennett R.
Lawson, Bennett R.
Ward 44 Alderperson
Ward 44 Map
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Ward 44 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$109,018
Ward 44
$109,018
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
8.3%±1.1 pp
Ward 44
8.3%±1.1 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
51.7%±2.2 pp
Ward 44
51.7%±2.2 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
6.3%±0.8 pp
Ward 44
6.3%±0.8 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 9.1% ±1.3 pp5,148 ±723
White 74.9% ±1.9 pp42,366 ±1,070
Black 3.7% ±0.9 pp2,114 ±532
Asian 7.2% ±1.0 pp4,058 ±563
Other or Multi-racial 5.1% ±0.9 pp2,867 ±500
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 9.1%±1.3 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -20.6% 39/50
White 74.9%±1.9 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +42.8% 2/50
Black 3.7%±0.9 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -23.7% 37/50
Asian 7.2%±1.0 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.1% 20/50
Other or Multi-racial 5.1%±0.9 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.5% 12/50
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 4.5% ±0.8 pp2,547 ±428
5-17 4.7% ±0.6 pp2,669 ±345
18-24 14.0% ±1.6 pp7,932 ±877
25-44 52.8% ±2.1 pp29,854 ±1,181
45-64 13.6% ±1.3 pp7,673 ±717
65-74 5.3% ±0.8 pp3,007 ±445
75-84 3.9% ±0.7 pp2,214 ±392
85+ 1.2% ±0.5 pp656 ±277
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Under 5 4.5%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 40/50
5-17 4.7%±0.6 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.4% 47/50
18-24 14.0%±1.6 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.4% 5/50
25-44 52.8%±2.1 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.5% 4/50
45-64 13.6%±1.3 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.3% 49/50
65-74 5.3%±0.8 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.9% 47/50
75-84 3.9%±0.7 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.1% 28/50
85+ 1.2%±0.5 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 36/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 1.2% ±0.7 pp467 ±253
HS diploma or GED 5.3% ±1.2 pp2,011 ±451
Some college education or associate's degree 7.7% ±1.1 pp2,936 ±422
Bachelor's degree 49.1% ±2.4 pp18,612 ±919
Graduate degree 36.6% ±2.0 pp13,865 ±760
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 1.2%±0.7 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.5% 50/50
HS diploma or GED 5.3%±1.2 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -15.7% 45/50
Some college education or associate's degree 7.7%±1.1 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.1% 48/50
Bachelor's degree 49.1%±2.4 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +23.7% 1/50
Graduate degree 36.6%±2.0 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +17.6% 5/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 1.67 ±0.06
1 Person 50.3% ±2.0 pp16,959 ±673
2 Person 38.2% ±2.2 pp12,890 ±731
3 Person 9.9% ±1.5 pp3,343 ±494
4+ Person 1.6% ±0.7 pp532 ±231
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 1.67 ±0.06
1 Person 50.3%±2.0 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +10.6% 47/50
2 Person 38.2%±2.2 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +8.7% 6/50
3 Person 9.9%±1.5 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.0% 36/50
4+ Person 1.6%±0.7 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -16.4% 47/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 97.7% ±1.5 pp51,409 ±795
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 2.3% ±0.9 pp1,185 ±462
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 0.8% ±0.7 pp415 ±342
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3% ±0.4 pp138 ±235
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 97.7%±1.5 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +32.5% 3/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 2.3%±0.9 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.1% 48/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 0.8%±0.7 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.4% 49/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.3%±0.4 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 43/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 87.4% ±1.3 pp49,406 ±742
Born Outside U.S. 12.6% ±1.5 pp7,147 ±823
↳ Naturalized Citizen 6.0% ±1.0 pp3,415 ±586
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 6.6% ±1.1 pp3,732 ±599
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 87.4%±1.3 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.3% 14/50
Born Outside U.S. 12.6%±1.5 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.3% 37/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 6.0%±1.0 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 35/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 6.6%±1.1 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.3% 38/50
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: 12.6%±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,160±814
Most Common Country of Origin India (10.5%)±3.5 ppIndia (753)±247
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (8.3%)±2.8 ppChina / Hong Kong (592)±203
Third Most Common Country of Origin Canada (7.8%)±3.7 ppCanada (562)±264
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 44 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 12.6% ±1.4 pp7,160 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin India (10.5%)±3.5 ppIndia (753)±247 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin China / Hong Kong (8.3%)±2.8 ppChina / Hong Kong (592)±203 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Canada (7.8%)±3.7 ppCanada (562)±264 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: 12.6% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,160±814
Entered 2010+ 43.9% ±6.4 pp3,135 ±459
Entered 2000-2009 17.6% ±4.6 pp1,257 ±330
Entered 1990-1999 17.7% ±4.3 pp1,268 ±308
Entered Pre-1990 20.8% ±4.0 pp1,486 ±285
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 12.6% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 7,160±814
Entered 2010+ 43.9%±6.4 pp NA% 8/50
Entered 2000-2009 17.6%±4.6 pp NA% 42/50
Entered 1990-1999 17.7%±4.3 pp NA% 38/50
Entered Pre-1990 20.8%±4.0 pp NA% 34/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $109,018
Less than $25k 11.6% ±1.6 pp3,927 ±545
$25k-$50k 8.1% ±1.3 pp2,718 ±438
$50k-$75k 15.2% ±2.0 pp5,135 ±681
$75k-$100k 13.9% ±1.7 pp4,684 ±570
$100k-$150k 17.7% ±1.9 pp5,980 ±632
$150k+ 33.4% ±1.9 pp11,279 ±654
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $109,018
Less than $25k 11.6%±1.6 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.1% 39/50
$25k-$50k 8.1%±1.3 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.9% 47/50
$50k-$75k 15.2%±2.0 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.5% 22/50
$75k-$100k 13.9%±1.7 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.2% 8/50
$100k-$150k 17.7%±1.9 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.3% 19/50
$150k+ 33.4%±1.9 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.1% 9/50
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 8.4% ±1.1 pp4,760 ±635
Below 200% Poverty Line 14.5% ±1.4 pp8,184 ±787
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 4.2% ±0.7 pp2,355 ±414
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 8.4%±1.1 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -8.4% 43/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 14.5%±1.4 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▼ -18.9% 47/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 4.2%±0.7 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.2% 45/50
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% ±1.0 pp22,598 ±248
↳ Employed 90.5% ±1.1 pp21,996 ±277
↳ Unemployed 2.4% ±1.0 pp593 ±241
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 2.6% ±1.1 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 7.1% ±6.5 pp1,720 ±1,581
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 92.9%±1.0 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +25.4% 4/50
↳ Employed 90.5%±1.1 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +28.3% 3/50
↳ Unemployed 2.4%±1.0 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.6% 49/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 2.6%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.4% 49/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 7.1%±6.5 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -25.4% 47/50
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 4.5% ±0.6 pp2,567 ±349
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 61.7% ±6.6 pp1,584 ±169
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 38.3% ±7.0 pp983 ±180
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 4.5%±0.6 pp 13.5% ▼ -8.9% 47/50
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 61.7%±6.6 pp 83.0% ▼ -21.3% 44/50
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 38.3%±7.0 pp 17.0% ▲ +21.3% 7/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 9.1% ±1.1 pp5,147 ±616
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 29.7% ±4.6 pp1,527 ±235
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 70.3% ±6.6 pp3,620 ±340
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 9.1%±1.1 pp 7.4% ▲ +1.7% 11/50
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 29.7%±4.6 pp 52.4% ▼ -22.7% 48/50
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 70.3%±6.6 pp 47.6% ▲ +22.7% 3/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.6% ±3.7 pp154 ±355
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.6% ±2.1 pp254 ±199
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 44 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 1.6%±3.7 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -4.3% 43/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 2.6%±2.1 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▼ -2.8% 40/50
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 32.1% ±1.7 pp10,867 ±573
Renter Occupied 67.9% ±2.1 pp22,967 ±711
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 32.1%±1.7 pp 46.0% ▼ -13.9% 43/50
Renter Occupied 67.9%±2.1 pp 54.0% ▲ +13.9% 8/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 4.6 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 10.3% ±1.3 pp5,809 ±753
3–5 years 41.9% ±2.0 pp23,673 ±1,124
6–13 years 33.8% ±2.4 pp19,111 ±1,373
14–33 years 11.2% ±1.7 pp6,326 ±977
34+ years 2.9% ±0.9 pp1,634 ±511
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 4.6 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 10.3%±1.3 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.3% 4/50
3–5 years 41.9%±2.0 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +17.8% 2/50
6–13 years 33.8%±2.4 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.4% 45/50
14–33 years 11.2%±1.7 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.8% 49/50
34+ years 2.9%±0.9 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.8% 46/50
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 5.9% ±1.3 pp2,112 ±459
Occupied Housing Units 94.1% ±0.7 pp33,723 ±237
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 5.9%±1.3 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.3% 42/50
Occupied Housing Units 94.1%±0.7 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.3% 9/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1963 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 31.8% ±1.8 pp11,398 ±630
1940-2009 60.2% ±3.1 pp21,567 ±1,114
2010+ 8.0% ±1.1 pp2,870 ±406
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1963 ±2 yr
Pre-1940 31.8%±1.8 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -7.0% 38/50
1940-2009 60.2%±3.1 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +5.3% 16/50
2010+ 8.0%±1.1 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 9/50
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 6.3% ±0.8 pp2,244 ±291
2 to 4 Units 18.5% ±1.4 pp6,629 ±513
5 to 19 Units 21.7% ±1.7 pp7,760 ±608
20+ Units 53.5% ±2.6 pp19,178 ±933
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 6.3%±0.8 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -22.9% 46/50
2 to 4 Units 18.5%±1.4 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -8.9% 34/50
5 to 19 Units 21.7%±1.7 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.5% 10/50
20+ Units 53.5%±2.6 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +26.5% 8/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 15.4% ±1.7 pp5,509 ±596
1 Bedroom 34.7% ±2.4 pp12,441 ±854
2 Bedrooms 30.8% ±2.1 pp11,047 ±741
3 Bedrooms 13.9% ±1.3 pp4,982 ±464
4 Bedrooms 3.6% ±0.7 pp1,282 ±249
5+ Bedrooms 1.6% ±0.3 pp573 ±115
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Studio 15.4%±1.7 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.9% 7/50
1 Bedroom 34.7%±2.4 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +14.6% 6/50
2 Bedrooms 30.8%±2.1 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.3% 33/50
3 Bedrooms 13.9%±1.3 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -12.2% 45/50
4 Bedrooms 3.6%±0.7 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.5% 44/50
5+ Bedrooms 1.6%±0.3 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 43/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 36.0% ±1.8 pp12,144 ±600
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 28.0% ±2.1 pp9,443 ±704
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 36.0% ±2.6 pp12,136 ±887
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 15.7% ±1.7 pp5,307 ±574
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 36.0%±1.8 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +11.1% 32/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 28.0%±2.1 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +4.2% 2/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 36.0%±2.6 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -9.6% 33/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 15.7%±1.7 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -8.3% 38/50
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 $1,761 ±$87
Median Rent + Utilities $1,882 ±$89
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 44 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,761 ±$87 $1,291 ±$12 +$469
Median Rent + Utilities $1,882 ±$89 $1,448 ±$10 +$434
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 64.6% ±2.1 pp23,137 ±736
Electricity 27.5% ±2.0 pp9,845 ±733
Other 8.0% ±1.6 pp2,853 ±558
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 64.6%±2.1 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -13.0% 43/50
Electricity 27.5%±2.0 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.5% 10/50
Other 8.0%±1.6 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.5% 3/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 31.0% ±3.1 pp8,413 ±843
Carpools 2.9% ±1.0 pp790 ±272
Public Transit 51.7% ±2.2 pp14,029 ±602
Walks 8.6% ±1.7 pp2,337 ±455
Bikes 3.2% ±0.9 pp858 ±256
Other 1.1% ±0.5 pp297 ±142
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 44 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 31.0%±3.1 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -13.8% 48/50
Carpools 2.9%±1.0 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.4% 48/50
Public Transit 51.7%±2.2 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +34.0% 1/50
Walks 8.6%±1.7 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.8% 10/50
Bikes 3.2%±0.9 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.7% 11/50
Other 1.1%±0.5 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 35/50
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: 33 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.5% ±1.6 pp2,312 ±448
15-29 Minutes 26.9% ±3.2 pp7,294 ±863
30-44 Minutes 41.0% ±2.6 pp11,138 ±710
45-59 Minutes 14.2% ±1.6 pp3,856 ±442
60+ Minutes 9.4% ±1.6 pp2,546 ±435
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 33 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.5%±1.6 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.5% 49/50
15-29 Minutes 26.9%±3.2 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▼ -3.1% 31/50
30-44 Minutes 41.0%±2.6 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +11.5% 1/50
45-59 Minutes 14.2%±1.6 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.2% 29/50
60+ Minutes 9.4%±1.6 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.1% 44/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.69 ±0.03
0 Car Households 46.0% ±2.6 pp15,512 ±866
1 Car Households 41.3% ±2.3 pp13,918 ±778
2+ Car Households 12.7% ±1.5 pp4,292 ±498
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.69 ±0.03
0 Car Households 46.0%±2.6 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +19.4% 2/50
1 Car Households 41.3%±2.3 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▼ -4.0% 38/50
2+ Car Households 12.7%±1.5 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -15.4% 45/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 1.5% ±0.6 pp512 ±206
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 2.9% ±1.2 pp979 ±389
Desktop or Laptop 93.7% ±1.1 pp31,603 ±373
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 1.5%±0.6 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.5% 45/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 2.9%±1.2 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.5% 44/50
Desktop or Laptop 93.7%±1.1 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +9.1% 5/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 97.5% ±1.2 pp32,893 ±406
↳ Cellular data plan only 8.1% ±1.5 pp2,733 ±512
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.0% ±0.8 pp1,360 ±278
No Internet Access 2.5% ±0.8 pp830 ±278
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 97.5%±1.2 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.3% 5/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 8.1%±1.5 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.4% 41/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.0%±0.8 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 19/50
No Internet Access 2.5%±0.8 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.4% 46/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 3.2% ±0.8 pp1,817 ±458
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.2% ±3.3 pp1,810 ±1,844
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 3.3% ±0.9 pp1,876 ±501
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.4% ±2.2 pp1,364 ±1,254
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 3.2%±0.8 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.5% 47/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.2%±3.3 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.7% 30/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 3.3%±0.9 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -10.0% 48/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.4%±2.2 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.7% 12/50
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 8.3% ±1.1 pp4,700 ±630
Ambulatory Disability 3.2% ±0.7 pp1,783 ±407
Hearing Disability 1.6% ±0.5 pp882 ±272
Vision Disability 1.1% ±0.5 pp647 ±304
Cognitive Disability 4.3% ±0.9 pp2,429 ±500
Self-Care Disability 0.9% ±0.4 pp486 ±222
Independent Living Disability 2.1% ±0.5 pp1,199 ±295
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 44 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 8.3%±1.1 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 44/50
Ambulatory Disability 3.2%±0.7 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.4% 44/50
Hearing Disability 1.6%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.3% 47/50
Vision Disability 1.1%±0.5 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.8% 47/50
Cognitive Disability 4.3%±0.9 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 33/50
Self-Care Disability 0.9%±0.4 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.8% 48/50
Independent Living Disability 2.1%±0.5 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.6% 48/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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