District 8 Demographic Profile

la District 8 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.

District 8

Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Marqueece Harris-Dawson
District 8 Council Member
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District 8 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$61,131±$2.8k
District 8
$61,131±$2.8k
Los Angeles
$81,939±$742
Adults with a Disability
19.2%±0.8 pp
District 8
19.2%±0.8 pp
Los Angeles
5.3%±0.2 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
9.7%±0.9 pp
District 8
9.7%±0.9 pp
Los Angeles
6.1%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
59.0%±1.4 pp
District 8
59.0%±1.4 pp
Los Angeles
41.9%±0.3 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic 59.9% ±1.5 pp151,047 ±3,730
White 3.4% ±0.4 pp8,575 ±948
Black 30.2% ±1.2 pp76,284 ±3,022
Asian 2.3% ±0.3 pp5,756 ±715
Other or Multi-racial 4.2% ±0.6 pp10,683 ±1,403
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 59.9%±1.5 pp 47.2%±0.3 pp ▲ +12.7% 7/15
White 3.4%±0.4 pp 28.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -24.7% 14/15
Black 30.2%±1.2 pp 8.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +22.2% 1/15
Asian 2.3%±0.3 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -9.7% 15/15
Other or Multi-racial 4.2%±0.6 pp 4.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 9/15
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 5.6% ±0.4 pp14,248 ±1,103
5-17 18.2% ±0.6 pp46,050 ±1,562
18-24 10.4% ±0.5 pp26,131 ±1,267
25-44 28.7% ±0.6 pp72,430 ±1,532
45-64 24.2% ±0.6 pp61,119 ±1,480
65-74 7.8% ±0.4 pp19,685 ±979
75-84 3.6% ±0.3 pp8,989 ±698
85+ 1.5% ±0.2 pp3,694 ±543
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.6%±0.4 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 3/15
5-17 18.2%±0.6 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 2/15
18-24 10.4%±0.5 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 3/15
25-44 28.7%±0.6 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 12/15
45-64 24.2%±0.6 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 8/15
65-74 7.8%±0.4 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 12/15
75-84 3.6%±0.3 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 11/15
85+ 1.5%±0.2 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 12/15
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment
No HS diploma 31.2% ±1.0 pp52,720 ±1,745
HS diploma or GED 25.7% ±1.1 pp43,397 ±1,937
Some college education or associate's degree 25.8% ±0.9 pp43,628 ±1,539
Bachelor's degree 11.9% ±0.7 pp20,120 ±1,139
Graduate degree 5.4% ±0.5 pp9,208 ±818
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 31.2%±1.0 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 4/15
HS diploma or GED 25.7%±1.1 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 2/15
Some college education or associate's degree 25.8%±0.9 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 5/15
Bachelor's degree 11.9%±0.7 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 14/15
Graduate degree 5.4%±0.5 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 13/15
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size
Average Household Size: 3.14 ±0.07
1 Person 53.2% ±2.7 pp42,176 ±2,103
2 Person 29.9% ±2.5 pp23,719 ±1,983
3 Person 10.1% ±1.7 pp7,999 ±1,311
4+ Person 6.7% ±1.4 pp5,346 ±1,070
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 3.14 ±0.07
1 Person 53.2%±2.7 pp 31.8%±0.8 pp ▲ +21.4% 7/15
2 Person 29.9%±2.5 pp 29.2%±0.8 pp ▲ +0.8% 10/15
3 Person 10.1%±1.7 pp 15.5%±0.5 pp ▼ -5.4% 11/15
4+ Person 6.7%±1.4 pp 23.5%±0.4 pp ▼ -16.8% 2/15
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 70.1% ±0.8 pp164,400 ±1,861
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 29.9% ±0.9 pp70,282 ±2,078
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 16.4% ±0.7 pp38,409 ±1,708
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 5.6% ±0.5 pp13,238 ±1,179
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 70.1%±0.8 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 11/15
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 29.9%±0.9 pp 3.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +26.1% 5/15
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 16.4%±0.7 pp 3.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.6% 5/15
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 5.6%±0.5 pp 1.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.8% 4/15
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship
Born in U.S. 67.6% ±0.9 pp170,668 ±2,316
Born Outside U.S. 32.4% ±0.9 pp81,678 ±2,383
↳ Naturalized Citizen 11.6% ±0.5 pp29,343 ±1,351
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 20.7% ±0.9 pp52,335 ±2,328
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 67.6%±0.9 pp 64.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.3% 5/15
Born Outside U.S. 32.4%±0.9 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 11/15
↳ Naturalized Citizen 11.6%±0.5 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 14/15
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 20.7%±0.9 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 5/15
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: 32.4%±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 81,645±3,070
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (37.6%)±2.0 ppMexico (30,666)±1,659
Second Most Common Country of Origin El Salvador (26.0%)±1.8 ppEl Salvador (21,200)±1,433
Third Most Common Country of Origin Guatemala (15.3%)±1.6 ppGuatemala (12,507)±1,269
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 8 Los Angeles
Total Foreign Born 32.4% ±1.0 pp81,645 35.7% ±0.3 pp—
Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (37.6%)±2.0 ppMexico (30,666)±1,659
Second Most Common Country of Origin El Salvador (26.0%)±1.8 ppEl Salvador (21,200)±1,433
Third Most Common Country of Origin Guatemala (15.3%)±1.6 ppGuatemala (12,507)±1,269
Note: Los Angeles 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: 32.4% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 81,645±3,070
Entered 2010+ 20.6% ±1.9 pp16,795 ±1,522
Entered 2000-2009 21.0% ±1.4 pp17,112 ±1,147
Entered 1990-1999 22.9% ±1.2 pp18,710 ±998
Entered Pre-1990 35.6% ±1.2 pp29,061 ±956
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 32.4% ±1.0 ppTotal Foreign Born: 81,645±3,070
Entered 2010+ 20.6%±1.9 pp 22.3%±0.4 pp ▼ -1.8% 11/15
Entered 2000-2009 21.0%±1.4 pp 20.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.7% 5/15
Entered 1990-1999 22.9%±1.2 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.6% 4/15
Entered Pre-1990 35.6%±1.2 pp 36.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.5% 6/15
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income
Median Household Income: $61,131 ±$2,847
Less than $25k 24.5% ±1.4 pp19,446 ±1,125
$25k-$50k 19.7% ±1.3 pp15,645 ±1,060
$50k-$75k 15.4% ±1.1 pp12,193 ±887
$75k-$100k 11.9% ±0.9 pp9,448 ±736
$100k-$150k 13.7% ±1.0 pp10,858 ±785
$150k+ 14.7% ±1.0 pp11,651 ±762
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $61,131 ±$2,847
Less than $25k 24.5%±1.4 pp 17.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +7.2% 2/15
$25k-$50k 19.7%±1.3 pp 15.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 3/15
$50k-$75k 15.4%±1.1 pp 13.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +1.6% 6/15
$75k-$100k 11.9%±0.9 pp 11.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.5% 6/15
$100k-$150k 13.7%±1.0 pp 16.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.4% 13/15
$150k+ 14.7%±1.0 pp 25.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -11.2% 14/15
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 23.0% ±1.3 pp57,999 ±3,165
Below 200% Poverty Line 45.2% ±1.8 pp113,972 ±4,452
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 11.5% ±0.9 pp29,066 ±2,226
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 23.0%±1.3 pp 16.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +6.4% 3/15
Below 200% Poverty Line 45.2%±1.8 pp 34.8%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.3% 3/15
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 11.5%±0.9 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.5% 2/15
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 76.2% ±1.1 pp82,686 ±1,156
↳ Employed 69.8% ±1.2 pp75,782 ±1,263
↳ Unemployed 6.3% ±0.6 pp6,878 ±703
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 8.3% ±0.8 pp—
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.8% ±3.3 pp25,823 ±3,592
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 76.2%±1.1 pp 66.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.7% 15/15
↳ Employed 69.8%±1.2 pp 61.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.9% 15/15
↳ Unemployed 6.3%±0.6 pp 8.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 6/15
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 8.3%±0.8 pp 8.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.1% 5/15
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 23.8%±3.3 pp 33.5%±0.8 pp ▼ -9.7% 1/15
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 17.3% ±0.6 pp43,695 ±1,538
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.1% ±1.0 pp40,233 ±428
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 7.9% ±1.3 pp3,461 ±557
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 17.3%±0.6 pp 13.6% ▲ +3.7% 3/15
↳ Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.1%±1.0 pp 86.8% ▲ +5.2% 5/15
↳ Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 7.9%±1.3 pp 13.2% ▼ -5.2% 11/15
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment
Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.6% ±0.4 pp19,277 ±1,129
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 62.7% ±2.9 pp12,089 ±551
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 37.3% ±3.2 pp7,188 ±621
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 7.6%±0.4 pp 8.1% ▼ -0.4% 6/15
↳ Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 62.7%±2.9 pp 70.9% ▼ -8.2% 13/15
↳ Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 37.3%±3.2 pp 29.1% ▲ +8.2% 3/15
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.0% ±1.3 pp2,574 ±539
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.6% ±2.5 pp3,671 ±1,082
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 8 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.0%±1.3 pp 3.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.1% 2/15
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.6%±2.5 pp 4.2%±0.4 pp ▲ +4.4% 2/15
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 38.5% ±1.1 pp30,510 ±835
Renter Occupied 61.5% ±1.5 pp48,784 ±1,180
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 38.5%±1.1 pp 36.0% ▲ +2.5% 7/15
Renter Occupied 61.5%±1.5 pp 64.0% ▼ -2.5% 9/15
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence
Median Years in Residence: 12.0 ±0.4 yr
0–2 years 3.3% ±0.5 pp8,333 ±1,357
3–5 years 12.5% ±0.9 pp31,623 ±2,251
6–13 years 44.5% ±1.7 pp112,388 ±4,322
14–33 years 29.8% ±1.5 pp75,097 ±3,694
34+ years 9.9% ±0.7 pp24,905 ±1,851
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.0 ±0.4 yr
0–2 years 3.3%±0.5 pp 4.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.6% 14/15
3–5 years 12.5%±0.9 pp 20.6%±0.3 pp ▼ -8.1% 15/15
6–13 years 44.5%±1.7 pp 40.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +4.2% 1/15
14–33 years 29.8%±1.5 pp 26.0%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.7% 5/15
34+ years 9.9%±0.7 pp 8.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.7% 4/15
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 6.0% ±0.6 pp5,077 ±518
Occupied Housing Units 94.0% ±0.7 pp79,240 ±625
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 6.0%±0.6 pp 7.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.4% 9/15
Occupied Housing Units 94.0%±0.7 pp 92.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.4% 7/15
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age
Median Year Built: 1952 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 39.1% ±1.2 pp32,972 ±1,014
1940-2009 55.0% ±1.9 pp46,361 ±1,590
2010+ 5.9% ±0.7 pp4,984 ±587
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1952 ±1 yr
Pre-1940 39.1%±1.2 pp 19.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +20.0% 1/15
1940-2009 55.0%±1.9 pp NA%±0.4 pp — 14/15
2010+ 5.9%±0.7 pp 7.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.9% 11/15
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 59.0% ±1.4 pp49,787 ±1,145
2 to 4 Units 17.8% ±1.1 pp15,018 ±967
5 to 19 Units 15.2% ±1.1 pp12,807 ±946
20+ Units 7.6% ±0.7 pp6,374 ±616
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 59.0%±1.4 pp 41.9%±0.3 pp ▲ +17.1% 3/15
2 to 4 Units 17.8%±1.1 pp 9.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.8% 3/15
5 to 19 Units 15.2%±1.1 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.2% 10/15
20+ Units 7.6%±0.7 pp 29.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -22.4% 15/15
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms
Studio 6.4% ±0.7 pp5,419 ±556
1 Bedroom 21.6% ±1.1 pp18,246 ±955
2 Bedrooms 34.5% ±1.5 pp29,063 ±1,271
3 Bedrooms 28.6% ±1.2 pp24,117 ±981
4 Bedrooms 6.8% ±0.6 pp5,765 ±522
5+ Bedrooms 2.0% ±0.4 pp1,707 ±306
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Studio 6.4%±0.7 pp 11.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 12/15
1 Bedroom 21.6%±1.1 pp 23.7%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.0% 10/15
2 Bedrooms 34.5%±1.5 pp 30.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.7% 6/15
3 Bedrooms 28.6%±1.2 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.7% 5/15
4 Bedrooms 6.8%±0.6 pp 9.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.2% 9/15
5+ Bedrooms 2.0%±0.4 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 8/15
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Costs <20% of Income 24.1% ±1.3 pp19,075 ±994
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.0% ±1.1 pp15,085 ±892
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 56.9% ±1.5 pp45,080 ±1,196
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 34.7% ±1.4 pp27,457 ±1,093
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 24.1%±1.3 pp 18.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.7% 12/15
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.0%±1.1 pp 20.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.5% 15/15
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 56.9%±1.5 pp 56.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.3% 2/15
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 34.7%±1.4 pp 31.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +3.6% 1/15
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 $1,302 ±$70
Median Rent + Utilities $1,532 ±$83
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 8 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,302 ±$70 $1,808 ±$8 -$505
Median Rent + Utilities $1,532 ±$83 $1,988 ±$9 -$456
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 63.1% ±1.4 pp53,207 ±1,204
Electricity 24.5% ±1.3 pp20,687 ±1,057
Other 12.4% ±1.0 pp10,423 ±858
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 63.1%±1.4 pp 57.3% ▲ +5.8% 4/15
Electricity 24.5%±1.3 pp 34.3% ▼ -9.8% 14/15
Other 12.4%±1.0 pp 8.4% ▲ +4.0% 4/15
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode
Drives Alone 73.6% ±1.3 pp89,135 ±1,580
Carpools 10.6% ±1.0 pp12,810 ±1,156
Public Transit 9.7% ±0.9 pp11,700 ±1,131
Walks 2.3% ±0.4 pp2,746 ±506
Bikes 0.7% ±0.3 pp864 ±306
Other 2.7% ±0.5 pp3,249 ±584
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 8 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 73.6%±1.3 pp 59.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +13.8% 10/15
Carpools 10.6%±1.0 pp 8.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.9% 9/15
Public Transit 9.7%±0.9 pp 6.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.5% 5/15
Walks 2.3%±0.4 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.9% 9/15
Bikes 0.7%±0.3 pp 0.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.1% 8/15
Other 2.7%±0.5 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 1/15
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 ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.3% ±0.7 pp10,099 ±888
15-29 Minutes 29.9% ±1.4 pp36,184 ±1,734
30-44 Minutes 33.8% ±1.3 pp40,963 ±1,545
45-59 Minutes 11.4% ±0.8 pp13,833 ±970
60+ Minutes 16.5% ±1.0 pp20,046 ±1,271
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 35 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 8.3%±0.7 pp NA% — 15/15
15-29 Minutes 29.9%±1.4 pp NA% — 13/15
30-44 Minutes 33.8%±1.3 pp NA% — 2/15
45-59 Minutes 11.4%±0.8 pp NA% — 3/15
60+ Minutes 16.5%±1.0 pp NA% — 1/15
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.62 ±0.03
0 Car Households 16.3% ±1.2 pp12,912 ±931
1 Car Households 33.9% ±1.4 pp26,825 ±1,142
2+ Car Households 49.9% ±1.7 pp39,504 ±1,379
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 1.62 ±0.03
0 Car Households 16.3%±1.2 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.4% 6/15
1 Car Households 33.9%±1.4 pp 40.0%±0.3 pp ▼ -6.2% 11/15
2+ Car Households 49.9%±1.7 pp 48.1%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.7% 7/15
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access
No Computer or Smartphone 4.5% ±0.5 pp3,532 ±421
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 16.2% ±1.2 pp12,820 ±927
Desktop or Laptop 68.0% ±1.3 pp53,854 ±1,059
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 4.5%±0.5 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.9% 6/15
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 16.2%±1.2 pp 9.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.8% 2/15
Desktop or Laptop 68.0%±1.3 pp 87.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.1% 14/15
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access
Internet Access 92.3% ±0.8 pp73,102 ±664
↳ Cellular data plan only 13.8% ±1.1 pp10,962 ±882
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.4% ±0.4 pp1,874 ±328
No Internet Access 7.7% ±0.8 pp6,138 ±645
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 92.3%±0.8 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 12/15
↳ Cellular data plan only 13.8%±1.1 pp NA%±0.2 pp — 6/15
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.4%±0.4 pp NA%±0.1 pp — 4/15
No Internet Access 7.7%±0.8 pp 5.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.3% 4/15
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance
Uninsured (Total) 10.6% ±0.6 pp26,692 ±1,458
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.9% ±0.7 pp7,424 ±1,684
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 15.4% ±0.9 pp38,918 ±2,264
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.1% ±0.7 pp5,371 ±1,720
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 10.6%±0.6 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 7/15
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.9%±0.7 pp 3.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.3% 12/15
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 15.4%±0.9 pp 13.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.3% 5/15
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.1%±0.7 pp 1.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.2% 7/15
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 19.2% ±0.8 pp48,466 ±2,047
Ambulatory Disability 11.4% ±0.6 pp28,760 ±1,534
Hearing Disability 3.3% ±0.4 pp8,359 ±941
Vision Disability 4.0% ±0.4 pp10,102 ±983
Cognitive Disability 7.2% ±0.5 pp18,283 ±1,358
Self-Care Disability 5.5% ±0.5 pp13,858 ±1,157
Independent Living Disability 8.9% ±0.6 pp22,337 ±1,503
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 8 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 19.2%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.9% 1/15
Ambulatory Disability 11.4%±0.6 pp 7.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.3% 1/15
Hearing Disability 3.3%±0.4 pp 3.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 2/15
Vision Disability 4.0%±0.4 pp 2.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.3% 1/15
Cognitive Disability 7.2%±0.5 pp 5.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.1% 1/15
Self-Care Disability 5.5%±0.5 pp 3.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.1% 1/15
Independent Living Disability 8.9%±0.6 pp 6.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.8% 1/15
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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