Ward 46 Demographic Profile

Ward 46 demographic profile for Chicago — Census-based tables and charts.

Ward 46

Clay, Angela
Clay, Angela
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Ward 46 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$78,171±$5.2k
Ward 46
$78,171±$5.2k
Chicago
$77,902±$907
Adults with a Disability
14.9%±1.6 pp
Ward 46
14.9%±1.6 pp
Chicago
5.4%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
43.8%±2.9 pp
Ward 46
43.8%±2.9 pp
Chicago
17.7%±0.4 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
4.5%±0.9 pp
Ward 46
4.5%±0.9 pp
Chicago
29.2%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 12.6% ±1.9 pp7,273 ±1,099
White 55.5% ±2.6 pp31,991 ±1,481
Black 17.6% ±2.2 pp10,170 ±1,272
Asian 10.0% ±1.7 pp5,746 ±988
Other or Multi-racial 4.3% ±0.8 pp2,504 ±443
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 12.6%±1.9 pp 29.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -17.1% 34/50
White 55.5%±2.6 pp 32.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +23.4% 11/50
Black 17.6%±2.2 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.8% 22/50
Asian 10.0%±1.7 pp 7.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.7% 13/50
Other or Multi-racial 4.3%±0.8 pp 3.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 16/50
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 3.7% ±0.9 pp2,112 ±504
5-17 6.5% ±0.9 pp3,755 ±527
18-24 9.3% ±1.4 pp5,367 ±815
25-44 46.9% ±2.1 pp27,025 ±1,238
45-64 21.5% ±1.8 pp12,416 ±1,012
65-74 7.0% ±1.1 pp4,018 ±607
75-84 4.0% ±0.7 pp2,280 ±381
85+ 1.2% ±0.4 pp711 ±211
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Under 5 3.7%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 47/50
5-17 6.5%±0.9 pp 14.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.6% 45/50
18-24 9.3%±1.4 pp 9.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.3% 23/50
25-44 46.9%±2.1 pp 34.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.6% 6/50
45-64 21.5%±1.8 pp 22.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 35/50
65-74 7.0%±1.1 pp 8.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 38/50
75-84 4.0%±0.7 pp 4.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.0% 27/50
85+ 1.2%±0.4 pp 1.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 35/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 6.4% ±1.2 pp2,464 ±466
HS diploma or GED 9.1% ±1.2 pp3,522 ±474
Some college education or associate's degree 18.3% ±2.1 pp7,080 ±801
Bachelor's degree 38.4% ±2.2 pp14,858 ±859
Graduate degree 27.7% ±2.2 pp10,724 ±847
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 6.4%±1.2 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.4% 38/50
HS diploma or GED 9.1%±1.2 pp 21.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.9% 42/50
Some college education or associate's degree 18.3%±2.1 pp 10.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.4% 37/50
Bachelor's degree 38.4%±2.2 pp 25.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +13.1% 9/50
Graduate degree 27.7%±2.2 pp 19.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.8% 12/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 1.65 ±0.06
1 Person 50.2% ±2.3 pp16,947 ±792
2 Person 38.3% ±2.2 pp12,929 ±743
3 Person 9.9% ±1.9 pp3,353 ±631
4+ Person 1.6% ±0.7 pp556 ±249
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 1.65 ±0.06
1 Person 50.2%±2.3 pp 39.7%±0.7 pp ▲ +10.5% 49/50
2 Person 38.3%±2.2 pp 29.5%±0.7 pp ▲ +8.8% 5/50
3 Person 9.9%±1.9 pp 12.9%±0.4 pp ▼ -2.9% 35/50
4+ Person 1.6%±0.7 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -16.3% 45/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 88.9% ±2.0 pp47,686 ±1,085
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 11.1% ±1.6 pp5,960 ±860
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 4.8% ±1.1 pp2,591 ±596
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.5% ±0.4 pp293 ±228
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 88.9%±2.0 pp 65.3%±0.7 pp ▲ +23.6% 24/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 11.1%±1.6 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.8% 27/50
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 4.8%±1.1 pp 3.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.6% 26/50
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 0.5%±0.4 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 37/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 77.9% ±1.9 pp44,916 ±1,086
Born Outside U.S. 22.1% ±1.9 pp12,768 ±1,120
↳ Naturalized Citizen 12.9% ±1.4 pp7,422 ±820
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 9.3% ±1.4 pp5,345 ±835
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 77.9%±1.9 pp 79.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.2% 27/50
Born Outside U.S. 22.1%±1.9 pp 20.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.2% 24/50
↳ Naturalized Citizen 12.9%±1.4 pp 10.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.9% 18/50
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 9.3%±1.4 pp 10.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 30/50
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: 22.1%±2.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 12,802±1,278
Most Common Country of Origin Ethiopia (7.5%)±3.0 ppEthiopia (962)±388
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.9%)±2.9 ppMexico (881)±368
Third Most Common Country of Origin India (6.2%)±3.6 ppIndia (791)±462
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 46 Chicago
Total Foreign Born 22.1% ±2.0 pp12,802 20.9% ±0.3 pp566,883
Most Common Country of Origin Ethiopia (7.5%)±3.0 ppEthiopia (962)±388 Mexico (39.3%)±0.5 ppMexico (222,978)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (6.9%)±2.9 ppMexico (881)±368 China / Hong Kong (6.7%)±0.4 ppChina / Hong Kong (38,255)
Third Most Common Country of Origin India (6.2%)±3.6 ppIndia (791)±462 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: 22.1% ±2.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 12,803±1,278
Entered 2010+ 37.2% ±5.8 pp4,744 ±737
Entered 2000-2009 23.8% ±5.3 pp3,044 ±681
Entered 1990-1999 18.3% ±3.2 pp2,334 ±406
Entered Pre-1990 20.7% ±3.3 pp2,645 ±418
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 22.1% ±2.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 12,803±1,278
Entered 2010+ 37.2%±5.8 pp NA% — 17/50
Entered 2000-2009 23.8%±5.3 pp NA% — 12/50
Entered 1990-1999 18.3%±3.2 pp NA% — 35/50
Entered Pre-1990 20.7%±3.3 pp NA% — 35/50
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $78,171 ±$5,226
Less than $25k 18.0% ±2.0 pp6,078 ±685
$25k-$50k 14.7% ±2.4 pp4,957 ±798
$50k-$75k 15.9% ±2.2 pp5,384 ±733
$75k-$100k 14.1% ±1.8 pp4,758 ±597
$100k-$150k 15.2% ±2.0 pp5,134 ±673
$150k+ 22.1% ±2.2 pp7,475 ±734
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $78,171 ±$5,226
Less than $25k 18.0%±2.0 pp 18.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.8% 25/50
$25k-$50k 14.7%±2.4 pp 16.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.3% 36/50
$50k-$75k 15.9%±2.2 pp 13.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.2% 15/50
$75k-$100k 14.1%±1.8 pp 11.7%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.4% 6/50
$100k-$150k 15.2%±2.0 pp 16.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.2% 31/50
$150k+ 22.1%±2.2 pp 23.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.2% 23/50
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 16.2% ±2.1 pp9,353 ±1,202
Below 200% Poverty Line 28.3% ±2.8 pp16,306 ±1,607
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 8.8% ±1.7 pp5,103 ±997
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 16.2%±2.1 pp 16.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.6% 28/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 28.3%±2.8 pp 33.4%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.1% 35/50
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 8.8%±1.7 pp 8.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.5% 19/50
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 90.9% ±1.8 pp22,551 ±451
↳ Employed 86.6% ±2.0 pp21,491 ±500
↳ Unemployed 4.3% ±1.3 pp1,060 ±311
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 4.7% ±1.4 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 9.1% ±7.3 pp2,253 ±1,820
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 90.9%±1.8 pp 67.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +23.3% 11/50
↳ Employed 86.6%±2.0 pp 62.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +24.5% 11/50
↳ Unemployed 4.3%±1.3 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.7% 34/50
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 4.7%±1.4 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.3% 36/50
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 9.1%±7.3 pp 32.4%±1.1 pp ▼ -23.3% 40/50
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 6.2% ±0.9 pp3,592 ±519
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 80.1% ±5.3 pp2,878 ±189
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 19.9% ±6.6 pp714 ±237
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 6.2%±0.9 pp 13.5% ▼ -7.3% 45/50
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 80.1%±5.3 pp 83.0% ▼ -2.9% 32/50
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 19.9%±6.6 pp 17.0% ▲ +2.9% 19/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.7% ±1.0 pp4,434 ±597
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 47.0% ±6.1 pp2,083 ±273
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 53.0% ±7.8 pp2,351 ±345
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.7%±1.0 pp 7.4% ▲ +0.2% 17/50
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 47.0%±6.1 pp 52.4% ▼ -5.4% 36/50
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 53.0%±7.8 pp 47.6% ▲ +5.4% 15/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 10.1% ±5.2 pp987 ±509
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.9% ±5.1 pp969 ±502
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 46 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 10.1%±5.2 pp 5.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +4.2% 3/50
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.9%±5.1 pp 5.4%±0.6 pp ▲ +4.5% 4/50
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 33.5% ±2.5 pp11,409 ±860
Renter Occupied 66.5% ±2.2 pp22,597 ±759
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 33.5%±2.5 pp 46.0% ▼ -12.5% 42/50
Renter Occupied 66.5%±2.2 pp 54.0% ▲ +12.5% 9/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 5.9 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 8.9% ±1.5 pp5,154 ±860
3–5 years 33.6% ±2.3 pp19,392 ±1,350
6–13 years 39.8% ±3.1 pp22,956 ±1,814
14–33 years 14.5% ±2.0 pp8,375 ±1,158
34+ years 3.1% ±0.7 pp1,807 ±403
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 5.9 ±0.7 yr
0–2 years 8.9%±1.5 pp 5.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 6/50
3–5 years 33.6%±2.3 pp 24.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +9.5% 8/50
6–13 years 39.8%±3.1 pp 39.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +0.6% 23/50
14–33 years 14.5%±2.0 pp 22.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -7.5% 44/50
34+ years 3.1%±0.7 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.6% 45/50
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 9.1% ±1.6 pp3,402 ±600
Occupied Housing Units 90.9% ±1.5 pp33,785 ±553
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 9.1%±1.6 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.0% 17/50
Occupied Housing Units 90.9%±1.5 pp 90.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.0% 34/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1955 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 38.0% ±2.2 pp14,121 ±833
1940-2009 56.7% ±3.6 pp21,079 ±1,335
2010+ 5.3% ±1.0 pp1,987 ±363
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1955 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 38.0%±2.2 pp 38.8%±0.4 pp ▼ -0.8% 32/50
1940-2009 56.7%±3.6 pp 54.9%±0.6 pp ▲ +1.8% 19/50
2010+ 5.3%±1.0 pp 6.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 16/50
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 4.5% ±0.9 pp1,658 ±351
2 to 4 Units 7.7% ±1.2 pp2,871 ±454
5 to 19 Units 22.3% ±2.2 pp8,293 ±818
20+ Units 65.5% ±2.9 pp24,365 ±1,067
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 4.5%±0.9 pp 29.2%±0.3 pp ▼ -24.7% 49/50
2 to 4 Units 7.7%±1.2 pp 27.4%±0.4 pp ▼ -19.7% 46/50
5 to 19 Units 22.3%±2.2 pp 16.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.1% 8/50
20+ Units 65.5%±2.9 pp 27.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +38.5% 4/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 19.2% ±2.3 pp7,146 ±864
1 Bedroom 35.9% ±2.4 pp13,362 ±877
2 Bedrooms 30.0% ±2.2 pp11,175 ±803
3 Bedrooms 11.7% ±1.5 pp4,347 ±559
4 Bedrooms 2.7% ±0.7 pp1,005 ±259
5+ Bedrooms 0.4% ±0.2 pp153 ±83
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Studio 19.2%±2.3 pp 7.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.7% 2/50
1 Bedroom 35.9%±2.4 pp 20.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +15.8% 5/50
2 Bedrooms 30.0%±2.2 pp 33.1%±0.4 pp ▼ -3.1% 38/50
3 Bedrooms 11.7%±1.5 pp 26.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -14.4% 47/50
4 Bedrooms 2.7%±0.7 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.3% 48/50
5+ Bedrooms 0.4%±0.2 pp 4.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.7% 49/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 32.1% ±2.4 pp10,835 ±821
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 30.1% ±2.6 pp10,163 ±893
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 37.8% ±2.5 pp12,787 ±849
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 16.0% ±1.8 pp5,393 ±623
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 32.1%±2.4 pp 24.9%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.2% 38/50
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 30.1%±2.6 pp 23.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.2% 1/50
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 37.8%±2.5 pp 45.6%±0.5 pp ▼ -7.8% 26/50
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 16.0%±1.8 pp 24.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -8.1% 37/50
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 $1,395 ±$89
Median Rent + Utilities $1,469 ±$93
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 46 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,395 ±$89 $1,291 ±$12 +$104
Median Rent + Utilities $1,469 ±$93 $1,448 ±$10 +$21
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 61.1% ±2.4 pp22,721 ±886
Electricity 30.5% ±2.4 pp11,330 ±880
Other 8.4% ±1.8 pp3,136 ±658
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 61.1%±2.4 pp 77.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -16.4% 46/50
Electricity 30.5%±2.4 pp 18.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.5% 7/50
Other 8.4%±1.8 pp 4.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.0% 1/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 39.8% ±3.0 pp11,017 ±844
Carpools 4.4% ±1.7 pp1,204 ±468
Public Transit 43.8% ±2.9 pp12,116 ±805
Walks 6.7% ±1.6 pp1,865 ±441
Bikes 2.8% ±0.9 pp768 ±243
Other 1.6% ±0.7 pp453 ±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 46 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 39.8%±3.0 pp 44.7%±0.4 pp ▼ -5.0% 45/50
Carpools 4.4%±1.7 pp 7.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.0% 46/50
Public Transit 43.8%±2.9 pp 17.7%±0.4 pp ▲ +26.1% 2/50
Walks 6.7%±1.6 pp 5.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.9% 14/50
Bikes 2.8%±0.9 pp 1.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 13/50
Other 1.6%±0.7 pp 2.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 17/50
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: 35 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.9% ±1.7 pp2,752 ±483
15-29 Minutes 23.0% ±2.7 pp6,369 ±734
30-44 Minutes 37.3% ±3.0 pp10,320 ±826
45-59 Minutes 17.5% ±2.3 pp4,835 ±627
60+ Minutes 12.3% ±2.1 pp3,413 ±573
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 35 min ±2 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.9%±1.7 pp 13.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.1% 39/50
15-29 Minutes 23.0%±2.7 pp 29.9%±0.5 pp ▼ -6.9% 47/50
30-44 Minutes 37.3%±3.0 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.7% 2/50
45-59 Minutes 17.5%±2.3 pp 14.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.4% 5/50
60+ Minutes 12.3%±2.1 pp 13.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.1% 31/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.70 ±0.04
0 Car Households 42.1% ±2.7 pp14,239 ±921
1 Car Households 47.9% ±3.0 pp16,175 ±1,001
2+ Car Households 10.0% ±1.6 pp3,371 ±546
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.70 ±0.04
0 Car Households 42.1%±2.7 pp 26.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +15.6% 5/50
1 Car Households 47.9%±3.0 pp 45.2%±0.5 pp ▲ +2.6% 14/50
2+ Car Households 10.0%±1.6 pp 28.2%±0.4 pp ▼ -18.2% 47/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 2.6% ±0.9 pp882 ±291
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 7.7% ±1.4 pp2,599 ±471
Desktop or Laptop 87.4% ±1.8 pp29,513 ±616
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 2.6%±0.9 pp 5.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 43/50
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 7.7%±1.4 pp 10.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.7% 37/50
Desktop or Laptop 87.4%±1.8 pp 84.6%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.8% 9/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 95.7% ±1.9 pp32,316 ±658
↳ Cellular data plan only 7.4% ±1.4 pp2,514 ±462
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 6.6% ±1.4 pp2,222 ±478
No Internet Access 4.3% ±1.0 pp1,469 ±344
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 95.7%±1.9 pp 89.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.4% 10/50
↳ Cellular data plan only 7.4%±1.4 pp 12.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.1% 43/50
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 6.6%±1.4 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.7% 6/50
No Internet Access 4.3%±1.0 pp 6.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.5% 41/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 8.8% ±1.3 pp5,056 ±759
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.0% ±2.1 pp1,751 ±1,239
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 10.6% ±1.6 pp6,114 ±939
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.7% ±1.3 pp970 ±750
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 8.8%±1.3 pp 9.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.0% 28/50
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.0%±2.1 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.8% 31/50
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 10.6%±1.6 pp 13.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.7% 34/50
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 1.7%±1.3 pp 1.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.0% 19/50
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 14.9% ±1.6 pp8,613 ±919
Ambulatory Disability 7.0% ±1.3 pp4,060 ±731
Hearing Disability 2.6% ±0.6 pp1,495 ±367
Vision Disability 2.2% ±0.6 pp1,289 ±341
Cognitive Disability 7.0% ±1.0 pp4,022 ±593
Self-Care Disability 2.5% ±0.7 pp1,413 ±416
Independent Living Disability 5.1% ±1.0 pp2,961 ±559
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 46 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 14.9%±1.6 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.6% 21/50
Ambulatory Disability 7.0%±1.3 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.5% 25/50
Hearing Disability 2.6%±0.6 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 30/50
Vision Disability 2.2%±0.6 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.8% 32/50
Cognitive Disability 7.0%±1.0 pp 5.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 13/50
Self-Care Disability 2.5%±0.7 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 28/50
Independent Living Disability 5.1%±1.0 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 30/50
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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