Chicago City Council Ward 3 Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Chicago City Council Ward 3 Census and ACS demographic tables: population, race, age, income, poverty, rent, housing types, single-family homes, commute, education, internet access, health insurance, and disability.

Chicago City Council Ward 3

Pat Dowell
Pat Dowell
Ward 3 Alderperson

Ward 3 at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category Ward 3
Hispanic 6.3% ±1.3 pp3,717 ±766
White 23.6% ±3.0 pp13,842 ±1,735
Black 54.9% ±2.9 pp32,264 ±1,709
Asian 10.1% ±2.2 pp5,915 ±1,281
Other or Multi-racial 5.2% ±1.4 pp3,028 ±842
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.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 6.3%±1.3 pp3,717±766 29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785 ▼ -23.4% 45/50
White 23.6%±3.0 pp13,842±1,735 32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557 ▼ -8.5% 28/50
Black 54.9%±2.9 pp32,264±1,709 27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047 ▲ +27.5% 15/50
Asian 10.1%±2.2 pp5,915±1,281 7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370 ▲ +2.8% 12/50
Other or Multi-racial 5.2%±1.4 pp3,028±842 3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778 ▲ +1.6% 11/50
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.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Hispanic 4.0% ±0.7 pp1,959 ±349 3.9% ±0.7 pp2,030 ±346 6.3% ±1.3 pp3,717 ±766 ▲ +2.3 pp▲ +1,758▲ +2.4 pp▲ +1,687▼ −0.1 pp▲ +71
Chicago citywide 28.9% ±0.2 pp785,292 ±4,750 28.8% ±0.2 pp780,167 ±5,832 29.7% ±0.2 pp805,318 ±5,785 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +20,026▲ +0.9 pp▲ +25,151▼ −0.2 pp▼ −5,125
White 24.0% ±1.4 pp11,726 ±694 27.2% ±1.3 pp14,054 ±679 23.6% ±3.0 pp13,842 ±1,735 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +2,116▼ −3.6 pp▼ −212▲ +3.2 pp▲ +2,328
Chicago citywide 32.2% ±0.2 pp872,513 ±4,319 33.3% ±0.2 pp901,769 ±4,468 32.1% ±0.2 pp870,127 ±5,557 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,386▼ −1.2 pp▼ −31,642▲ +1.1 pp▲ +29,256
Black 59.7% ±1.6 pp29,207 ±803 57.7% ±2.0 pp29,871 ±1,057 54.9% ±2.9 pp32,264 ±1,709 ▼ −4.8 pp▲ +3,057▼ −2.8 pp▲ +2,393▼ −2.0 pp▲ +664
Chicago citywide 31.5% ±0.1 pp853,214 ±3,755 29.2% ±0.2 pp790,893 ±4,690 27.4% ±0.2 pp743,710 ±6,047 ▼ −4.0 pp▼ −109,504▼ −1.8 pp▼ −47,183▼ −2.3 pp▼ −62,321
Asian 9.9% ±1.1 pp4,828 ±550 8.2% ±1.0 pp4,238 ±522 10.1% ±2.2 pp5,915 ±1,281 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1,087▲ +1.9 pp▲ +1,677▼ −1.7 pp▼ −590
Chicago citywide 5.7% ±0.1 pp154,287 ±2,942 6.5% ±0.1 pp177,195 ±3,532 7.2% ±0.2 pp196,435 ±4,370 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +42,148▲ +0.7 pp▲ +19,240▲ +0.9 pp▲ +22,908
Other or Multi-racial 2.4% ±0.6 pp1,178 ±272 3.0% ±0.8 pp1,569 ±397 5.2% ±1.4 pp3,028 ±842 ▲ +2.7 pp▲ +1,850▲ +2.1 pp▲ +1,459▲ +0.6 pp▲ +391
Chicago citywide 1.7% ±0.1 pp47,302 ±1,990 2.2% ±0.1 pp59,510 ±2,584 3.5% ±0.1 pp95,636 ±3,778 ▲ +1.8 pp▲ +48,334▲ +1.3 pp▲ +36,126▲ +0.5 pp▲ +12,208

Age Distribution

Category Ward 3
Under 5 5.2% ±0.9 pp3,071 ±533
5-17 11.4% ±1.1 pp6,678 ±632
18-24 8.5% ±1.3 pp5,021 ±768
25-44 39.2% ±3.1 pp23,031 ±1,804
45-64 22.5% ±1.9 pp13,221 ±1,117
65-74 7.7% ±0.8 pp4,512 ±462
75-84 4.2% ±0.8 pp2,467 ±474
85+ 1.3% ±0.6 pp765 ±333
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.2%±0.9 pp3,071±533 5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,726 ▼ -0.1% 30/50
5-17 11.4%±1.1 pp6,678±632 14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,292 ▼ -2.7% 40/50
18-24 8.5%±1.3 pp5,021±768 9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,703 ▼ -1.1% 31/50
25-44 39.2%±3.1 pp23,031±1,804 34.3%±0.2 pp929,946±6,124 ▲ +4.9% 12/50
45-64 22.5%±1.9 pp13,221±1,117 22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,184 ▼ -0.4% 31/50
65-74 7.7%±0.8 pp4,512±462 8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,538 ▼ -0.5% 29/50
75-84 4.2%±0.8 pp2,467±474 4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,624 ▲ +0.2% 22/50
85+ 1.3%±0.6 pp765±333 1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,900 ▼ -0.4% 32/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category Ward 3
No High School Diploma 7.4% ±1.2 pp3,270 ±520
High School Diploma or GED 14.1% ±1.6 pp6,215 ±723
Some College or Associate's Degree 20.3% ±1.7 pp8,927 ±759
Bachelor's Degree 30.5% ±3.7 pp13,422 ±1,615
Graduate Degree 27.5% ±3.3 pp12,102 ±1,438
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 7.4%±1.2 pp3,270±520 12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,665 ▼ -5.3% 36/50
High School Diploma or GED 14.1%±1.6 pp6,215±723 21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,594 ▼ -6.9% 41/50
Some College or Associate's Degree 20.3%±1.7 pp8,927±759 21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,261 ▼ -1.5% 31/50
Bachelor's Degree 30.5%±3.7 pp13,422±1,615 25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,561 ▲ +5.2% 16/50
Graduate Degree 27.5%±3.3 pp12,102±1,438 19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±4,874 ▲ +8.6% 13/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category Ward 3
Total Population 58,766 ±3,253
Total Households 29,020 ±1,503
Population Density 16,769 ±928 people/sq mi
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 Average Ward Difference
Total Population 58,766 54,206 ▲ +4,560
Total Households 29,020 23,200 ▲ +5,820
Population Density 16,769 people/sq mi 16,281 people/sq mi ▲ +488
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Compared against the average ward rather than the citywide total, since population size is dominated by a handful of large wards. Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category 2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19 Difference Rank
Total Population 48,898 ±1,512 51,762 ±1,647 58,766 ±3,253 ▲ +9,868 ±3,587▲ +7,004 ±3,646▲ +2,864 ±2,236 ▼ −5,332▼ −2,404▲ +4,560 47/5034/502/50
Average Ward 54,230 54,166 54,206 ▼ −24▲ +40▼ −64
Total Households 22,791 ±547 24,794 ±547 29,020 ±1,503 ▲ +6,229 ±1,599▲ +4,226 ±1,599▲ +2,003 ±774 ▲ +2,223▲ +3,474▲ +5,820 13/5011/508/50
Average Ward 20,568 21,320 23,200 ▲ +2,631▲ +1,880▲ +751
Population Density (per sq mi) 13,953 ±432 14,770 ±470 16,769 ±928 ▲ +2,816▲ +1,999▲ +817 ▼ −1,963▼ −1,342▲ +488 24/5023/5019/50
Average Ward Density 15,916 16,112 16,281 ▲ +366▲ +169▲ +196

Household Size

Category Ward 3
Average Household Size 1.94±0.12
1-Person Households 50.5% ±3.0 pp14,648 ±872
2-Person Households 27.3% ±3.4 pp7,913 ±976
3-Person Households 11.6% ±1.8 pp3,378 ±522
4+ Person Households 10.6% ±2.1 pp3,081 ±620
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 1.94±0.12 2.29±0.02 ▼ −0.35 41/50
1-Person Households 50.5%±3.0 pp14,648±872 39.7%±0.4 pp460,268±4,301 ▲ +10.8% 9/50
2-Person Households 27.3%±3.4 pp7,913±976 29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±4,195 ▼ -2.2% 33/50
3-Person Households 11.6%±1.8 pp3,378±522 12.9%±0.3 pp149,291±3,231 ▼ -1.2% 40/50
4+ Person Households 10.6%±2.1 pp3,081±620 18.0%±0.3 pp208,411±4,023 ▼ -7.3% 40/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category Ward 3
Never Married 51.0% ±3.3 pp25,611 ±1,632
Married 30.4% ±2.2 pp15,237 ±1,127
Separated 2.7% ±0.7 pp1,355 ±338
Divorced 11.5% ±1.3 pp5,792 ±673
Widowed 4.4% ±0.8 pp2,189 ±398
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Never Married 51.0%±3.3 pp25,611±1,632 49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623 ▲ +1.4% 24/50
Married 30.4%±2.2 pp15,237±1,127 35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077 ▼ -5.1% 33/50
Separated 2.7%±0.7 pp1,355±338 2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379 ▲ +0.5% 17/50
Divorced 11.5%±1.3 pp5,792±673 7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966 ▲ +3.6% 5/50
Widowed 4.4%±0.8 pp2,189±398 4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738 ▼ -0.4% 29/50
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category Ward 3
Speak English Only 80.7% ±1.8 pp44,679 ±1,016
Spanish 5.3% ±1.4 pp2,924 ±801
Other Languages 3.9% ±1.1 pp2,184 ±600
Other Indo-European 3.8% ±1.3 pp2,090 ±705
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) 2.5% ±0.7 pp1,370 ±404
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 2.4% ±1.0 pp1,303 ±529
Other Asian and Pacific Island 1.5% ±1.7 pp829 ±947
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 80.7%±1.8 pp44,679±1,016 64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218 ▲ +16.1% 14/50
Spanish 5.3%±1.4 pp2,924±801 23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166 ▼ -18.4% 42/50
Other Languages 3.9%±1.1 pp2,184±600 1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452 ▲ +3.0% 10/50
Other Indo-European 3.8%±1.3 pp2,090±705 2.4%±0.1 pp61,672±3,192 ▲ +1.4% 10/27
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) 2.5%±0.7 pp1,370±404 2.0%±0.1 pp52,032±2,783 ▲ +0.4% 8/20
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 2.4%±1.0 pp1,303±529 2.6%±0.1 pp67,932±3,529 ▼ -0.3% 18/30
Other Asian and Pacific Island 1.5%±1.7 pp829±947 0.9%±0.1 pp22,472±2,251 ▲ +0.6% 13/16
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

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Category Ward 3
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 95.9% ±1.9 pp95.9%±1.9 pp53,402 ±1,077
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 4.1% ±1.1 pp4.1%±1.1 pp2,293 ±612
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.8% ±0.8 pp68.9%±6.9 pp1,581 ±450
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 0.9% ±0.6 pp22.7%±12.8 pp521 ±324
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 0.3% ±0.5 pp8.4%±11.7 pp192 ±273
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 95.9%±1.9 pp95.9%±1.9 pp53,402±1,077 85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961 ▲ +10.5%▲ +10.5% 10/50
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 4.1%±1.1 pp4.1%±1.1 pp2,293±612 14.6%±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404±6,794 ▼ -10.5%▼ -10.5% 41/50
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.8%±0.8 pp68.9%±6.9 pp1,581±450 7.1%±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252±4,686 ▼ -4.3%▲ +20.0% 38/506/50
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 0.9%±0.6 pp22.7%±12.8 pp521±324 5.2%±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269±3,923 ▼ -4.3%▼ -12.9% 41/5044/50
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 0.3%±0.5 pp8.4%±11.7 pp192±273 2.3%±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883±2,982 ▼ -1.9%▼ -7.1% 41/5038/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category Ward 3
Married-Couple Households 23.3% ±3.0 pp6,760 ±876
Unmarried-Couple Households 7.1% ±1.6 pp2,064 ±469
One-Person Households 50.5% ±4.3 pp14,647 ±1,240
Other Household Types 19.1% ±8.0 pp5,549 ±2,326
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 23.3%±3.0 pp6,760±876 30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598 ▼ -7.6% 34/50
Unmarried-Couple Households 7.1%±1.6 pp2,064±469 8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797 ▼ -1.2% 29/50
One-Person Households 50.5%±4.3 pp14,647±1,240 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729 ▲ +10.8% 9/50
Other Household Types 19.1%±8.0 pp5,549±2,326 21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514 ▼ -2.0% 35/50
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Children by Household Type

Category Ward 3
Children in Married-Couple Households 42.9% ±4.9 pp4,271 ±486
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 6.0% ±3.5 pp595 ±348
Children in Single-Mother Households 45.7% ±5.9 pp4,555 ±587
Children in Single-Father Households 5.5% ±3.4 pp544 ±341
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 42.9%±4.9 pp4,271±486 56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257 ▼ -13.1% 35/50
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 6.0%±3.5 pp595±348 8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208 ▼ -2.8% 35/50
Children in Single-Mother Households 45.7%±5.9 pp4,555±587 30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521 ▲ +15.1% 14/50
Children in Single-Father Households 5.5%±3.4 pp544±341 4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006 ▲ +0.9% 12/50
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Veteran Status

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Category Ward 3
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 3.0% ±0.9 pp3.0%±0.9 pp1,458 ±418
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 18.5% ±13.7 pp0.6%±0.4 pp270 ±200
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 13.3% ±8.7 pp0.4%±0.3 pp194 ±127
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 29.4% ±10.4 pp0.9%±0.3 pp428 ±152
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 1.2% ±7.0 pp0.0%±0.2 pp17 ±102
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 37.6% ±20.2 pp1.1%±0.6 pp549 ±295
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 3.0%±0.9 pp3.0%±0.9 pp1,458±418 2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397 ▲ +0.2%▲ +0.2% 20/50
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 18.5%±13.7 pp0.6%±0.4 pp270±200 26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067 ▼ -8.2%▼ -0.2% 39/5033/50
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 13.3%±8.7 pp0.4%±0.3 pp194±127 12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579 ▲ +0.4%0% 22/5019/50
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 29.4%±10.4 pp0.9%±0.3 pp428±152 28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846 ▲ +0.5%▲ +0.1% 25/5021/50
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 1.2%±7.0 pp0.0%±0.2 pp17±102 4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441 ▼ -3.8%▼ -0.1% 43/5042/50
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 37.6%±20.2 pp1.1%±0.6 pp549±295 26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916 ▲ +11.1%▲ +0.4% 5/509/50
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

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Category Ward 3
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 85.2% ±1.5 pp85.2%±1.5 pp50,055 ±906
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 14.8% ±2.4 pp14.8%±2.4 pp8,711 ±1,403
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 7.0% ±1.3 pp47.1%±3.8 pp4,100 ±740
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 7.8% ±2.1 pp52.9%±11.2 pp4,612 ±1,228
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 85.2%±1.5 pp85.2%±1.5 pp50,055±906 79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926 ▲ +6.1%▲ +6.1% 19/50
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 14.8%±2.4 pp14.8%±2.4 pp8,711±1,403 20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968 ▼ -6.1%▼ -6.1% 32/50
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 7.0%±1.3 pp47.1%±3.8 pp4,100±740 10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603 ▼ -3.0%▼ -0.7% 30/5025/50
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 7.8%±2.1 pp52.9%±11.2 pp4,612±1,228 10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504 ▼ -3.1%▲ +0.7% 34/5026/50
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

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Category Ward 3
Born in India (of foreign-born residents) 3.0%±1.9 pp20.2%±12.2 pp1,755±1,103
Born in China / Hong Kong (of foreign-born residents) 1.5%±0.5 pp10.1%±2.9 pp875±295
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 10.2%68.8%5,982
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 Chicago Difference Rank
Born in India (of foreign-born residents) 3.0% ±1.9 pp20.2%±12.2 pp1,755 1.0% ±0.1 pp5.0%28,235 ▲ +2.0%▲ +15.2% 5/503/50
Born in China / Hong Kong (of foreign-born residents) 1.5% ±0.5 pp10.1%±2.9 pp875 1.4% ±0.1 pp6.7%38,255 ▲ +0.1%▲ +3.3% 9/509/50
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 10.2%68.8%5,982 ——
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

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Category Ward 3
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 6.3% ±2.0 pp42.4%±11.9 pp3,682 ±1,198
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 3.4% ±1.0 pp22.9%±5.4 pp1,994 ±568
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.6% ±0.7 pp17.3%±3.8 pp1,505 ±411
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 2.6% ±1.0 pp17.4%±5.8 pp1,508 ±561
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 6.3%±2.0 pp42.4%±11.9 pp3,682±1,198 5.9%±0.2 pp1835.0%±307.3 pp159,447±5,557 ▲ +0.4%▼ -1792.7% 19/5010/50
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 3.4%±1.0 pp22.9%±5.4 pp1,994±568 4.5%±0.1 pp1403.1%±234.4 pp121,912±4,035 ▼ -1.1%▼ -1380.1% 32/5017/50
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.6%±0.7 pp17.3%±3.8 pp1,505±411 4.6%±0.1 pp1425.4%±237.7 pp123,849±3,901 ▼ -2.0%▼ -1408.0% 33/5040/50
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 2.6%±1.0 pp17.4%±5.8 pp1,508±561 6.0%±0.1 pp1860.7%±307.4 pp161,675±3,491 ▼ -3.4%▼ -1843.3% 36/5041/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 1.6% ±0.5 pp777 ±220 3.8% ±0.7 pp1,984 ±357 6.3% ±2.0 pp3,682 ±1,198 ▲ +4.7 pp▲ +2,905▲ +2.4 pp▲ +1,698▲ +2.2 pp▲ +1,207
Chicago citywide 1.4% ±0.1 pp36,978 ±2,235 3.7% ±0.1 pp99,118 ±3,198 5.9% ±0.2 pp159,447 ±5,568 ▲ +4.5 pp▲ +122,469▲ +2.2 pp▲ +60,329▲ +2.3 pp▲ +62,140
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 3.3% ±0.6 pp1,585 ±293 3.4% ±0.6 pp1,775 ±325 3.4% ±1.0 pp1,994 ±568 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +409– 0.0 pp▲ +219▲ +0.2 pp▲ +190
Chicago citywide 5.9% ±0.1 pp161,331 ±3,896 4.9% ±0.1 pp131,658 ±3,182 4.5% ±0.1 pp121,912 ±4,044 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −39,419▼ −0.4 pp▼ −9,746▼ −1.1 pp▼ −29,673
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 1.9% ±0.5 pp920 ±246 2.0% ±0.4 pp1,026 ±227 2.6% ±0.7 pp1,505 ±411 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +585▲ +0.6 pp▲ +479▲ +0.1 pp▲ +106
Chicago citywide 6.1% ±0.1 pp165,077 ±3,717 5.3% ±0.1 pp142,413 ±3,015 4.6% ±0.1 pp123,849 ±3,911 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −41,228▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,564▼ −0.8 pp▼ −22,664
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 3.8% ±0.6 pp1,857 ±310 2.5% ±0.5 pp1,277 ±281 2.6% ±1.0 pp1,508 ±561 ▼ −1.3 pp▼ −349▲ +0.1 pp▲ +231▼ −1.4 pp▼ −580
Chicago citywide 7.5% ±0.1 pp204,169 ±3,469 6.9% ±0.1 pp186,050 ±3,114 6.0% ±0.1 pp161,675 ±3,509 ▼ −1.6 pp▼ −42,494▼ −0.9 pp▼ −24,375▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,119
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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category Ward 3
Average Household Income $120,681±$8,681
Per Capita Income $60,654±$3,987
10th Percentile Household Income $9,978±$1,317
25th Percentile Household Income $24,795±$5,099
Median Household Income $85,715±$5,526
75th Percentile Household Income $152,173±$13,506
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $120,681±$8,681 $116,016±$1,263 ▲ +$4,665 16/50
Per Capita Income $60,654±$3,987 $50,086±$581 ▲ +$10,568 10/50
10th Percentile Household Income $9,978±$1,317 $12,933±$271 ▼ −$2,955 37/50
25th Percentile Household Income $24,795±$5,099 $34,575±$649 ▼ −$9,780 36/50
Median Household Income $85,715±$5,526 $77,902±$907 ▲ +$7,813 18/50
75th Percentile Household Income $152,173±$13,506 $144,150±$1,210 ▲ +$8,024 18/50
90th Percentile Household Income Over $200,000 Over $200,000 — 1/50
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $106,619 ±6,974 $130,112 ±8,652 $120,681 ±8,681 ▲ +$14,062▼ −$9,431▲ +$23,493
Chicago citywide $95,689 ±910 $111,304 ±1,075 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $80,464 ±5,263 $106,042 ±7,052 $120,681 ±8,681 ▲ +$40,218▲ +$14,639▲ +$25,578
Chicago citywide $72,215 ±687 $90,713 ±876 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$43,801▲ +$25,303▲ +$18,498
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $52,162 ±3,029 $65,649 ±3,940 $60,654 ±3,987 ▲ +$8,492▼ −$4,995▲ +$13,487
Chicago citywide $37,927 ±351 $45,525 ±412 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $39,366 ±2,286 $53,504 ±3,211 $60,654 ±3,987 ▲ +$21,288▲ +$7,150▲ +$14,138
Chicago citywide $28,623 ±265 $37,103 ±336 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$21,464▲ +$12,984▲ +$8,480
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $7,403 ±579 $10,454 ±1,036 $9,978 ±1,317 ▲ +$2,575▼ −$476▲ +$3,051
Chicago citywide $11,828 ±190 $13,281 ±277 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $5,587 ±437 $8,520 ±844 $9,978 ±1,317 ▲ +$4,391▲ +$1,458▲ +$2,933
Chicago citywide $8,927 ±144 $10,824 ±225 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$4,007▲ +$2,109▲ +$1,898
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $20,304 ±1,797 $23,072 ±1,667 $24,795 ±5,099 ▲ +$4,491▲ +$1,723▲ +$2,768
Chicago citywide $28,727 ±321 $31,597 ±462 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $15,323 ±1,356 $18,804 ±1,358 $24,795 ±5,099 ▲ +$9,472▲ +$5,991▲ +$3,481
Chicago citywide $21,680 ±242 $25,751 ±376 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $61,338 ±4,374 $73,952 ±5,555 $85,715 ±5,526 ▲ +$24,376▲ +$11,763▲ +$12,614
Chicago citywide $63,379 ±591 $71,469 ±723 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $46,291 ±3,301 $60,271 ±4,528 $85,715 ±5,526 ▲ +$39,424▲ +$25,444▲ +$13,980
Chicago citywide $47,831 ±446 $58,247 ±589 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$30,071▲ +$19,655▲ +$10,416
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $133,967 ±6,463 $170,922 ±9,613 $152,173 ±13,506 ▲ +$18,206▼ −$18,749▲ +$36,955
Chicago citywide $122,019 ±806 $139,501 ±1,057 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$22,131▲ +$4,648▲ +$17,482
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $101,103 ±4,878 $139,301 ±7,834 $152,173 ±13,506 ▲ +$51,071▲ +$12,872▲ +$38,199
Chicago citywide $92,086 ±608 $113,694 ±862 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$52,064▲ +$30,456▲ +$21,608
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $249,836 ±13,213 — — ———
Chicago citywide $202,601 ±2,442 $235,390 ±1,636 — ——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $188,547 ±9,972 — — ———
Chicago citywide $152,899 ±1,843 $191,844 ±1,333 — ——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category Ward 3
Below Poverty Line 20.3% ±2.3 pp11,924 ±1,373
Below 200% Poverty Line 31.4% ±2.6 pp18,448 ±1,509
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 10.4% ±1.9 pp6,116 ±1,112
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 20.3%±2.3 pp11,924±1,373 16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330 ▲ +3.5% 18/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 31.4%±2.6 pp18,448±1,509 33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660 ▼ -2.0% 31/50
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 10.4%±1.9 pp6,116±1,112 8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649 ▲ +2.1% 16/50
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Material Hardship

Material Hardship

Category Ward 3
Food Insecurity 23.5%10,654
Housing Insecurity 19.5%8,819
Transportation Barriers 11.8%5,340
Threatened Utility Shutoff 13.1%5,933
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 23.5%10,654 24.4%509,385 ▼ -0.9% 26/50
Housing Insecurity 19.5%8,819 19.7%411,266 ▼ -0.2% 25/50
Transportation Barriers 11.8%5,340 11.6%242,167 ▲ +0.2% 24/50
Threatened Utility Shutoff 13.1%5,933 11.9%248,430 ▲ +1.2% 19/50
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Work & Employment

Employment Status, Ages 25–54

Category Ward 3
In Labor Force 85.8% ±2.8 pp25,236 ±810
↳ Employed 77.6% ±3.4 pp22,821 ±1,004
↳ Unemployed 8.2% ±1.8 pp2,399 ±516
↳ Unemployment Rate 9.5% ±2.0 pp—
Not in Labor Force 14.2% ±9.8 pp4,179 ±2,882
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 85.8%±2.8 pp25,236±810 85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,571 ▲ +0.2% 25/50
↳ Employed 77.6%±3.4 pp22,821±1,004 79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,015 ▼ -2.0% 27/50
↳ Unemployed 8.2%±1.8 pp2,399±516 5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,565 ▲ +2.2% 15/50
↳ Unemployment Rate 9.5%±2.0 pp— 6.9%±0.2 pp86,502±3,074 ▲ +2.6% 18/50
Not in Labor Force 14.2%±9.8 pp4,179±2,882 14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±13,145 ▼ -0.2% 26/50
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Occupation

Category Ward 3
Management, Business, Science & Arts 61.9% ±5.3 pp19,007 ±1,641
↳ Management Occupations 17.5% ±3.1 pp5,379 ±962
↳ Business & Financial Operations 9.2% ±1.9 pp2,817 ±573
↳ Computer & Mathematical 4.6% ±1.3 pp1,417 ±399
↳ Architecture & Engineering 2.9% ±1.4 pp889 ±423
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 1.9% ±1.4 pp591 ±420
↳ Community & Social Service 1.9% ±0.9 pp594 ±290
↳ Legal Occupations 3.1% ±1.1 pp949 ±330
↳ Education, Training & Library 7.2% ±2.0 pp2,220 ±618
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.3% ±0.8 pp703 ±238
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 9.2% ±3.0 pp2,821 ±915
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 2.0% ±0.8 pp626 ±255
Service 12.5% ±2.6 pp3,844 ±788
↳ Healthcare Support 2.8% ±0.8 pp871 ±259
↳ Protective Service 3.2% ±1.7 pp991 ±529
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 2.1% ±0.7 pp632 ±207
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 1.6% ±1.0 pp492 ±313
↳ Personal Care & Service 2.8% ±1.5 pp859 ±470
Sales & Office 16.1% ±2.9 pp4,946 ±901
↳ Sales & Related 8.4% ±1.9 pp2,570 ±584
↳ Office & Administrative Support 7.7% ±2.3 pp2,375 ±697
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 1.5% ±0.6 pp450 ±182
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.1% ±0.3 pp19 ±103
↳ Construction & Extraction 0.5% ±0.4 pp143 ±116
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.9% ±0.5 pp288 ±165
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 8.0% ±2.0 pp2,460 ±625
↳ Production Occupations 3.0% ±1.7 pp931 ±517
↳ Transportation Occupations 2.5% ±0.9 pp765 ±264
↳ Material Moving Occupations 2.5% ±0.9 pp765 ±269
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 61.9%±5.3 pp19,007±1,641 49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710 ▲ +12.7% 11/50
↳ Management Occupations 17.5%±3.1 pp5,379±962 12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807 ▲ +5.2% 7/50
↳ Business & Financial Operations 9.2%±1.9 pp2,817±573 9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358 ▲ +0.1% 15/50
↳ Computer & Mathematical 4.6%±1.3 pp1,417±399 4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690 ▼ -0.3% 18/50
↳ Architecture & Engineering 2.9%±1.4 pp889±423 1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380 ▲ +1.3% 2/50
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 1.9%±1.4 pp591±420 1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340 ▲ +0.6% 12/50
↳ Community & Social Service 1.9%±0.9 pp594±290 1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500 0% 24/50
↳ Legal Occupations 3.1%±1.1 pp949±330 2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814 ▲ +0.8% 10/50
↳ Education, Training & Library 7.2%±2.0 pp2,220±618 6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697 ▲ +0.6% 17/50
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.3%±0.8 pp703±238 3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786 ▼ -0.9% 28/50
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 9.2%±3.0 pp2,821±915 4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652 ▲ +4.6% 3/50
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 2.0%±0.8 pp626±255 1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387 ▲ +0.7% 6/50
Service 12.5%±2.6 pp3,844±788 16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217 ▼ -4.4% 41/50
↳ Healthcare Support 2.8%±0.8 pp871±259 3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107 ▼ -0.5% 34/50
↳ Protective Service 3.2%±1.7 pp991±529 2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734 ▲ +0.4% 22/50
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 2.1%±0.7 pp632±207 5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393 ▼ -3.0% 47/50
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 1.6%±1.0 pp492±313 3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967 ▼ -1.4% 39/50
↳ Personal Care & Service 2.8%±1.5 pp859±470 2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657 ▲ +0.1% 25/50
Sales & Office 16.1%±2.9 pp4,946±901 17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754 ▼ -1.3% 38/50
↳ Sales & Related 8.4%±1.9 pp2,570±584 8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174 ▲ +0.3% 18/50
↳ Office & Administrative Support 7.7%±2.3 pp2,375±697 9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591 ▼ -1.6% 40/50
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 1.5%±0.6 pp450±182 4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929 ▼ -3.1% 41/50
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.1%±0.3 pp19±103 0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406 0% 27/50
↳ Construction & Extraction 0.5%±0.4 pp143±116 2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062 ▼ -2.4% 45/50
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 0.9%±0.5 pp288±165 1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722 ▼ -0.7% 37/50
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 8.0%±2.0 pp2,460±625 11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629 ▼ -3.8% 38/50
↳ Production Occupations 3.0%±1.7 pp931±517 4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275 ▼ -1.1% 34/50
↳ Transportation Occupations 2.5%±0.9 pp765±264 3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118 ▼ -1.4% 40/50
↳ Material Moving Occupations 2.5%±0.9 pp765±269 3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312 ▼ -1.3% 36/50
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Industry of Employment

Category Ward 3
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1% ±0.3 pp25 ±104
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1% ±0.3 pp25 ±104
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
Construction 1.5% ±0.6 pp463 ±196
Manufacturing 4.3% ±1.1 pp1,318 ±349
Wholesale Trade 3.6% ±2.4 pp1,100 ±731
Retail Trade 7.2% ±1.5 pp2,216 ±454
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 7.0% ±1.9 pp2,141 ±575
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 5.8% ±1.2 pp1,780 ±371
↳ Utilities 1.2% ±1.5 pp361 ±461
Information 1.5% ±0.6 pp452 ±177
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 9.6% ±1.8 pp2,933 ±552
↳ Finance & Insurance 7.2% ±1.7 pp2,199 ±507
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.4% ±0.9 pp734 ±271
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 20.2% ±2.9 pp6,204 ±878
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 16.5% ±2.5 pp5,080 ±777
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0% ±0.3 pp10 ±101
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.6% ±1.6 pp1,115 ±499
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 30.5% ±3.2 pp9,376 ±981
↳ Educational Services 13.7% ±2.1 pp4,192 ±652
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 16.9% ±3.0 pp5,184 ±936
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 5.6% ±2.3 pp1,705 ±698
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.0% ±0.8 pp615 ±234
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 3.5% ±2.2 pp1,090 ±668
Other Services 3.6% ±1.0 pp1,108 ±296
Public Administration 5.4% ±1.9 pp1,666 ±581
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.1%±0.3 pp25±104 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 38/50
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1%±0.3 pp25±104 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 34/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 23/50
Construction 1.5%±0.6 pp463±196 3.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.2% 46/50
Manufacturing 4.3%±1.1 pp1,318±349 7.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.4% 47/50
Wholesale Trade 3.6%±2.4 pp1,100±731 2.0%±0.1 pp— ▲ +1.6% 2/50
Retail Trade 7.2%±1.5 pp2,216±454 8.2%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.0% 35/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 7.0%±1.9 pp2,141±575 7.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.1% 28/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 5.8%±1.2 pp1,780±371 6.5%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.8% 31/50
↳ Utilities 1.2%±1.5 pp361±461 0.5%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.6% 3/50
Information 1.5%±0.6 pp452±177 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.7% 32/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 9.6%±1.8 pp2,933±552 8.8%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.7% 10/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 7.2%±1.7 pp2,199±507 6.7%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.5% 10/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.4%±0.9 pp734±271 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.2% 15/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 20.2%±2.9 pp6,204±878 18.2%±0.4 pp— ▲ +2.0% 13/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 16.5%±2.5 pp5,080±777 13.4%±0.3 pp— ▲ +3.1% 13/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%±0.3 pp10±101 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 35/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.6%±1.6 pp1,115±499 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.0% 35/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 30.5%±3.2 pp9,376±981 24.2%±0.4 pp— ▲ +6.4% 10/50
↳ Educational Services 13.7%±2.1 pp4,192±652 10.5%±0.2 pp— ▲ +3.2% 7/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 16.9%±3.0 pp5,184±936 13.7%±0.3 pp— ▲ +3.2% 10/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 5.6%±2.3 pp1,705±698 9.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.6% 49/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.0%±0.8 pp615±234 2.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.2% 27/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 3.5%±2.2 pp1,090±668 6.9%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.4% 47/50
Other Services 3.6%±1.0 pp1,108±296 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.0% 40/50
Public Administration 5.4%±1.9 pp1,666±581 4.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.4% 12/50
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Class of Worker

Category Ward 3
Private Company Employee 57.7% ±3.8 pp17,724 ±1,155
Self-Employed 7.9% ±1.5 pp2,424 ±465
Nonprofit 16.2% ±3.0 pp4,961 ±924
Government 18.2% ±2.9 pp5,574 ±895
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1% ±0.3 pp24 ±102
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 57.7%±3.8 pp17,724±1,155 67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822 ▼ -10.2% 47/50
Self-Employed 7.9%±1.5 pp2,424±465 8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989 ▼ -0.4% 26/50
Nonprofit 16.2%±3.0 pp4,961±924 12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035 ▲ +4.0% 6/50
Government 18.2%±2.9 pp5,574±895 12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021 ▲ +5.3% 11/50
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1%±0.3 pp24±102 0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408 ▼ -0.1% 30/50
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Category Ward 3
Full-Time, Year-Round 66.5% ±2.7 pp22,776 ±923
Part-Time or Part-Year 33.5% ±3.0 pp11,461 ±1,012
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 66.5%±2.7 pp22,776±923 67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875 ▼ -0.5% 23/50
Part-Time or Part-Year 33.5%±3.0 pp11,461±1,012 33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897 ▲ +0.5% 28/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Earnings of Full-Time, Year-Round Workers

Category Ward 3
Average FT Earnings $113,559±$6,253
10th Percentile FT Earnings $38,199±$3,585
25th Percentile FT Earnings $57,960±$3,825
Median FT Earnings $87,707±$3,752
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $113,559±$6,253 $96,214±$968 ▲ +$17,345 10/50
10th Percentile FT Earnings $38,199±$3,585 $29,008±$387 ▲ +$9,191 9/50
25th Percentile FT Earnings $57,960±$3,825 $43,011±$345 ▲ +$14,949 8/50
Median FT Earnings $87,707±$3,752 $69,663±$530 ▲ +$18,044 11/50
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/50
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $118,114 ±6,671 $126,595 ±7,492 $113,559 ±6,253 ▼ −$4,555▼ −$13,036▲ +$8,482
Chicago citywide $83,170 ±714 $91,467 ±682 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $89,139 ±5,034 $103,176 ±6,106 $113,559 ±6,253 ▲ +$24,421▲ +$10,384▲ +$14,037
Chicago citywide $62,767 ±539 $74,546 ±556 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$33,447▲ +$21,669▲ +$11,778
10th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $33,873 ±3,447 $33,678 ±3,820 $38,199 ±3,585 ▲ +$4,326▲ +$4,521▼ −$195
Chicago citywide $24,209 ±243 $26,113 ±152 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $25,564 ±2,602 $27,448 ±3,113 $38,199 ±3,585 ▲ +$12,636▲ +$10,752▲ +$1,884
Chicago citywide $18,270 ±183 $21,282 ±124 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$10,738▲ +$7,726▲ +$3,012
25th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $53,333 ±2,510 $57,236 ±2,925 $57,960 ±3,825 ▲ +$4,627▲ +$725▲ +$3,902
Chicago citywide $37,393 ±278 $39,415 ±229 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $40,250 ±1,894 $46,647 ±2,384 $57,960 ±3,825 ▲ +$17,711▲ +$11,313▲ +$6,397
Chicago citywide $28,220 ±210 $32,123 ±187 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $82,291 ±2,676 $94,881 ±4,338 $87,707 ±3,752 ▲ +$5,415▼ −$7,174▲ +$12,590
Chicago citywide $60,575 ±496 $64,628 ±327 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $62,104 ±2,019 $77,328 ±3,535 $87,707 ±3,752 ▲ +$25,603▲ +$10,378▲ +$15,224
Chicago citywide $45,715 ±374 $52,672 ±266 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$23,948▲ +$16,991▲ +$6,957
75th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $131,896 ±2,718 — — ———
Chicago citywide $98,274 ±615 $108,202 ±616 — ——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $99,540 ±2,051 — — ———
Chicago citywide $74,166 ±464 $88,185 ±502 — ——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category Ward 3
Average PT Earnings $40,213±$6,639
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,119±$499
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,542±$1,947
Median PT Earnings $19,845±$4,176
75th Percentile PT Earnings $46,358±$11,061
90th Percentile PT Earnings $88,758±$7,374
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $40,213±$6,639 $33,575±$750 ▲ +$6,637 9/50
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,119±$499 $2,183±$87 ▼ −$64 28/50
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,542±$1,947 $7,222±$206 ▼ −$680 29/50
Median PT Earnings $19,845±$4,176 $19,180±$393 ▲ +$665 20/50
75th Percentile PT Earnings $46,358±$11,061 $38,498±$681 ▲ +$7,861 11/50
90th Percentile PT Earnings $88,758±$7,374 $73,776±$1,391 ▲ +$14,982 11/50
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $25,115 ±2,011 $44,291 ±7,883 $40,213 ±6,639 ▲ +$15,098▼ −$4,078▲ +$19,176
Chicago citywide $27,076 ±473 $31,236 ±676 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $18,954 ±1,518 $36,097 ±6,425 $40,213 ±6,639 ▲ +$21,259▲ +$4,116▲ +$17,143
Chicago citywide $20,433 ±357 $25,457 ±551 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$13,142▲ +$8,118▲ +$5,024
10th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,607 ±198 $1,917 ±279 $2,119 ±499 ▲ +$513▲ +$202▲ +$310
Chicago citywide $2,230 ±48 $2,283 ±59 $2,183 ±87 ▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $1,212 ±149 $1,562 ±227 $2,119 ±499 ▲ +$907▲ +$557▲ +$350
Chicago citywide $1,683 ±36 $1,861 ±48 $2,183 ±87 ▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $4,371 ±603 $5,932 ±855 $6,542 ±1,947 ▲ +$2,171▲ +$610▲ +$1,561
Chicago citywide $6,390 ±123 $6,841 ±156 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $3,299 ±455 $4,834 ±697 $6,542 ±1,947 ▲ +$3,243▲ +$1,707▲ +$1,536
Chicago citywide $4,822 ±93 $5,575 ±127 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $12,169 ±1,913 $16,091 ±2,119 $19,845 ±4,176 ▲ +$7,676▲ +$3,754▲ +$3,923
Chicago citywide $15,461 ±166 $17,025 ±275 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $9,184 ±1,444 $13,114 ±1,727 $19,845 ±4,176 ▲ +$10,661▲ +$6,730▲ +$3,931
Chicago citywide $11,668 ±125 $13,875 ±224 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$7,512▲ +$5,305▲ +$2,207
75th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $27,102 ±3,667 $38,313 ±3,954 $46,358 ±11,061 ▲ +$19,257▲ +$8,046▲ +$11,211
Chicago citywide $30,795 ±619 $34,779 ±505 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $20,453 ±2,767 $31,225 ±3,223 $46,358 ±11,061 ▲ +$25,905▲ +$15,134▲ +$10,772
Chicago citywide $23,241 ±468 $28,345 ±412 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$15,257▲ +$10,153▲ +$5,104
90th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $71,990 ±8,031 $85,578 ±12,587 $88,758 ±7,374 ▲ +$16,768▲ +$3,180▲ +$13,588
Chicago citywide $61,207 ±1,249 $68,040 ±1,298 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$12,570▲ +$5,737▲ +$6,833
90th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $54,330 ±6,061 $69,746 ±10,259 $88,758 ±7,374 ▲ +$34,429▲ +$19,012▲ +$15,417
Chicago citywide $46,192 ±942 $55,452 ±1,058 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$27,585▲ +$18,324▲ +$9,261

Earnings of All Workers

Category Ward 3
Average Earnings $87,970±$3,317
10th Percentile Earnings $7,745±$2,319
25th Percentile Earnings $29,058±$4,172
Median Earnings $69,697±$4,626
75th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000
90th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $87,970±$3,317 $75,571±$768 ▲ +$12,399 10/50
10th Percentile Earnings $7,745±$2,319 $8,529±$272 ▼ −$785 26/50
25th Percentile Earnings $29,058±$4,172 $25,183±$358 ▲ +$3,875 14/50
Median Earnings $69,697±$4,626 $51,367±$471 ▲ +$18,330 9/50
75th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000 $93,324±$598 ▲ +$6,676+ 1/50
90th Percentile Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/50
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $83,720 ±4,326 $98,576 ±5,684 $87,970 ±3,317 ▲ +$4,249▼ −$10,606▲ +$14,855
Chicago citywide $62,453 ±534 $71,626 ±551 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $63,182 ±3,264 $80,339 ±4,633 $87,970 ±3,317 ▲ +$24,787▲ +$7,630▲ +$17,157
Chicago citywide $47,133 ±403 $58,375 ±449 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $4,892 ±685 $7,169 ±914 $7,745 ±2,319 ▲ +$2,853▲ +$575▲ +$2,277
Chicago citywide $6,858 ±139 $8,358 ±164 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $3,692 ±517 $5,843 ±745 $7,745 ±2,319 ▲ +$4,053▲ +$1,902▲ +$2,151
Chicago citywide $5,176 ±105 $6,812 ±134 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $19,577 ±2,293 $25,884 ±1,691 $29,058 ±4,172 ▲ +$9,481▲ +$3,174▲ +$6,307
Chicago citywide $19,598 ±241 $23,173 ±290 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $14,774 ±1,731 $21,095 ±1,378 $29,058 ±4,172 ▲ +$14,283▲ +$7,963▲ +$6,321
Chicago citywide $14,790 ±182 $18,886 ±236 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $58,553 ±3,393 $66,854 ±3,040 $69,697 ±4,626 ▲ +$11,144▲ +$2,843▲ +$8,301
Chicago citywide $42,365 ±293 $47,195 ±370 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $44,189 ±2,560 $54,486 ±2,478 $69,697 ±4,626 ▲ +$25,508▲ +$15,211▲ +$10,297
Chicago citywide $31,972 ±221 $38,464 ±302 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $109,094 ±5,162 — — ———
Chicago citywide $78,784 ±555 $87,853 ±597 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $82,332 ±3,896 — — ———
Chicago citywide $59,457 ±418 $71,600 ±486 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $128,659 ±682 — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide $97,097 ±515 — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Ward 3

Category Ward 3
Household income at age 35 $26,347 ±$566
Household income percentile rank 29.3 ±0.42 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 4.08% ±0.36 pp
Individual income at age 35 $23,541 ±$557
Fraction married 9.59% ±0.58 pp
Employment rate 70.6% ±0.96 pp
Incarceration rate 6.54% ±0.66 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 3 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $26,347 ±$566 $43,090 ±$102 −$16,743
Household income percentile rank 29.3 ±0.42 pp 40.9 ±0.06 pp −11.6 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 4.08% ±0.36 pp 11.4% ±0.08 pp −7.3 pp
Individual income at age 35 $23,541 ±$557 $33,544 ±$80 −$10,003
Fraction married 9.59% ±0.58 pp 26.4% ±0.11 pp −16.8 pp
Employment rate 70.6% ±0.96 pp 74.4% ±0.11 pp −3.8 pp
Incarceration rate 6.54% ±0.66 pp 2.87% ±0.05 pp +3.7 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Predicted Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Ward 3 in Lower-Income Families

Category Ward 3
Household income at age 35 $24,159 ±$762
Household income percentile rank 27.7 ±0.56 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 2.68% ±0.50 pp
Individual income at age 35 $22,899 ±$715
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 3 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $24,159 ±$762 $34,711 ±$124 −$10,552
Household income percentile rank 27.7 ±0.56 pp 35.3 ±0.09 pp −7.6 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 2.68% ±0.50 pp 6.31% ±0.09 pp −3.6 pp
Individual income at age 35 $22,899 ±$715 $28,716 ±$106 −$5,817
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Geographic Mobility of People Who Grew Up in Ward 3

Category Ward 3
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 72.8% ±0.95 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 12.8% ±0.70 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 3 City Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 72.8% ±0.95 pp 78.1% ±0.11 pp −5.4 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 12.8% ±0.70 pp 22.9% ±0.11 pp −10.1 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 3 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Ward 3

Category Ward 3
All jobs located in ward 3 14,789
Ward 3 jobs held by Ward 3 residents 4.8%
Ward 3 jobs held by non-Ward 3 residents 95.2%
Employed residents working in Ward 3 2.8%
Employed residents working outside Ward 3 97.2%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 3 Chicago ward median Difference Rank
All jobs located in ward 3 14,789 11,093 ▲ +3,696 20/50
Ward 3 jobs held by Ward 3 residents 4.8% 6.3% ▼ −1.5 pp 38/50
Ward 3 jobs held by non-Ward 3 residents 95.2% 93.7% ▲ +1.5 pp 13/50
Employed residents working in Ward 3 2.8% 3.2% ▼ −0.3 pp 29/50
Employed residents working outside Ward 3 97.2% 96.8% ▲ +0.3 pp 22/50
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
All jobs located in ward 3 19,801 14,464 14,789 ▼ −5,012▲ +325▼ −5,337
Chicago citywide 10,920 11,554 11,093 ▲ +174▼ −460▲ +634
Ward 3 jobs held by Ward 3 residents 3.5%623 4.5%574 4.8%630 ▲ +1.3 pp▲ +7▲ +0.3 pp▲ +56▲ +1.0 pp▼ −49
Chicago citywide 6.4%696 6.4%725 6.3%701 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▼ −0.1 pp▼ −24– 0.0 pp▲ +29
Ward 3 jobs held by non-Ward 3 residents 96.5%17,217 95.5%12,218 95.2%12,428 ▼ −1.3 pp▼ −4,789▼ −0.3 pp▲ +210▼ −1.0 pp▼ −4,999
Chicago citywide 93.6%9,244 93.6%9,497 93.7%9,122 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −122▲ +0.1 pp▼ −375– 0.0 pp▲ +253
Employed residents working in Ward 3 3.3%623 2.7%574 2.8%630 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +7▲ +0.1 pp▲ +56▼ −0.6 pp▼ −49
Chicago citywide 3.3%696 3.0%725 3.2%701 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▲ +0.1 pp▼ −24▼ −0.2 pp▲ +29
Employed residents working outside Ward 3 96.7%18,244 97.3%20,860 97.2%21,717 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +3,473▼ −0.1 pp▲ +857▲ +0.6 pp▲ +2,616
Chicago citywide 96.7%19,233 97.0%20,782 96.8%20,998 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,765▼ −0.1 pp▲ +216▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1,549

Industry of Jobs in Ward 3

Category Ward 3
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%3
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 6.1%899
Manufacturing 3.2%471
Wholesale Trade 1.3%192
Retail Trade 3.9%575
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.7%257
↳ Utilities 0.7%101
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.1%156
Information 1.8%272
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 7.2%1,060
↳ Finance & Insurance 1.3%190
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 5.9%870
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 21.9%3,246
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.6%826
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.4%57
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 16.0%2,363
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 33.0%4,880
↳ Educational Services 18.0%2,664
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 15.0%2,216
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 10.5%1,548
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.2%184
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 9.2%1,364
Other Services 9.2%1,365
Public Administration 0.1%21
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%3 0.0%423 0% 14/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%36 0% 10/50
Construction 6.1%899 1.9%27,207 ▲ +4.2% 5/50
Manufacturing 3.2%471 4.4%64,747 ▼ -1.2% 35/50
Wholesale Trade 1.3%192 2.8%41,460 ▼ -1.5% 35/50
Retail Trade 3.9%575 6.6%96,413 ▼ -2.7% 46/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.7%257 6.0%87,845 ▼ -4.3% 29/50
↳ Utilities 0.7%101 0.3%5,012 ▲ +0.3% 4/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.1%156 5.7%82,833 ▼ -4.6% 30/50
Information 1.8%272 3.5%51,095 ▼ -1.7% 12/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 7.2%1,060 10.8%157,520 ▼ -3.6% 7/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 1.3%190 8.6%125,824 ▼ -7.3% 34/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 5.9%870 2.2%31,696 ▲ +3.7% 2/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 21.9%3,246 23.2%339,220 ▼ -1.2% 6/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.6%826 14.2%207,444 ▼ -8.6% 18/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.4%57 1.2%16,872 ▼ -0.8% 12/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 16.0%2,363 7.9%114,904 ▲ +8.1% 5/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 33.0%4,880 23.0%336,089 ▲ +10.0% 16/50
↳ Educational Services 18.0%2,664 9.2%134,671 ▲ +8.8% 6/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 15.0%2,216 13.8%201,418 ▲ +1.2% 29/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 10.5%1,548 10.3%151,055 ▲ +0.1% 25/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.2%184 1.9%27,339 ▼ -0.6% 17/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 9.2%1,364 8.5%123,716 ▲ +0.8% 27/50
Other Services 9.2%1,365 4.0%59,136 ▲ +5.2% 5/50
Public Administration 0.1%21 3.5%51,418 ▼ -3.4% 11/50
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%3 – 0.0 pp▲ +3– 0.0 pp▲ +3– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%181 0.0%569 0.0%423 – 0.0 pp▲ +242– 0.0 pp▼ −146– 0.0 pp▲ +388
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%140 0.0%374 0.0%36 – 0.0 pp▼ −104– 0.0 pp▼ −338– 0.0 pp▲ +234
Construction 4.2%831 5.6%805 6.1%899 ▲ +1.9 pp▲ +68▲ +0.5 pp▲ +94▲ +1.4 pp▼ −26
Chicago citywide 1.6%20,789 1.8%26,012 1.9%27,207 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +6,418– 0.0 pp▲ +1,195▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5,223
Manufacturing 3.7%741 4.4%636 3.2%471 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −270▼ −1.2 pp▼ −165▲ +0.7 pp▼ −105
Chicago citywide 4.6%61,066 4.5%63,597 4.4%64,747 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,681▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,150▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,531
Wholesale Trade 1.1%223 1.6%236 1.3%192 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −31▼ −0.3 pp▼ −44▲ +0.5 pp▲ +13
Chicago citywide 3.0%39,431 2.9%41,789 2.8%41,460 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,029▼ −0.1 pp▼ −329▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,358
Retail Trade 2.3%447 5.4%786 3.9%575 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +128▼ −1.5 pp▼ −211▲ +3.2 pp▲ +339
Chicago citywide 7.4%97,262 6.9%97,836 6.6%96,413 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −849▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,423▼ −0.5 pp▲ +574
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 3.6%711 3.3%480 1.7%257 ▼ −1.9 pp▼ −454▼ −1.6 pp▼ −223▼ −0.3 pp▼ −231
Chicago citywide 5.4%71,371 5.6%79,303 6.0%87,845 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +16,474▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,542▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,932
Utilities 0.1%14 0.6%84 0.7%101 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +87▲ +0.1 pp▲ +17▲ +0.5 pp▲ +70
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,383 0.3%4,956 0.3%5,012 – 0.0 pp▲ +629– 0.0 pp▲ +56– 0.0 pp▲ +573
Transportation & Warehousing 3.5%697 2.7%396 1.1%156 ▼ −2.5 pp▼ −541▼ −1.7 pp▼ −240▼ −0.8 pp▼ −301
Chicago citywide 5.1%66,988 5.2%74,347 5.7%82,833 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +15,845▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,486▲ +0.1 pp▲ +7,359
Information 1.8%357 1.9%272 1.8%272 – 0.0 pp▼ −85– 0.0 pp– 0▲ +0.1 pp▼ −85
Chicago citywide 3.1%40,514 3.4%48,135 3.5%51,095 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +10,581▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,960▲ +0.3 pp▲ +7,621
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 5.9%1,169 6.7%969 7.2%1,060 ▲ +1.3 pp▼ −109▲ +0.5 pp▲ +91▲ +0.8 pp▼ −200
Chicago citywide 10.5%138,287 10.6%150,163 10.8%157,520 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +19,233▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,357▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11,876
Finance & Insurance 1.9%376 0.9%130 1.3%190 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −186▲ +0.4 pp▲ +60▼ −1.0 pp▼ −246
Chicago citywide 8.5%111,307 8.4%119,147 8.6%125,824 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +14,517▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,677▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7,840
Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 4.0%793 5.8%839 5.9%870 ▲ +1.9 pp▲ +77▲ +0.1 pp▲ +31▲ +1.8 pp▲ +46
Chicago citywide 2.1%26,980 2.2%31,016 2.2%31,696 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,716– 0.0 pp▲ +680▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,036
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 15.2%3,012 20.8%3,006 21.9%3,246 ▲ +6.7 pp▲ +234▲ +1.2 pp▲ +240▲ +5.6 pp▼ −6
Chicago citywide 21.2%278,928 22.6%319,744 23.2%339,220 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +60,292▲ +0.6 pp▲ +19,476▲ +1.3 pp▲ +40,816
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.2%642 4.0%574 5.6%826 ▲ +2.3 pp▲ +184▲ +1.6 pp▲ +252▲ +0.7 pp▼ −68
Chicago citywide 11.8%155,200 12.9%182,462 14.2%207,444 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +52,244▲ +1.3 pp▲ +24,982▲ +1.1 pp▲ +27,262
Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.5%101 0.6%93 0.4%57 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −44▼ −0.3 pp▼ −36▲ +0.1 pp▼ −8
Chicago citywide 1.0%13,619 1.2%16,600 1.2%16,872 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,253– 0.0 pp▲ +272▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,981
Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 11.5%2,269 16.2%2,339 16.0%2,363 ▲ +4.5 pp▲ +94▼ −0.2 pp▲ +24▲ +4.7 pp▲ +70
Chicago citywide 8.4%110,109 8.5%120,682 7.9%114,904 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +4,795▼ −0.7 pp▼ −5,778▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,573
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 46.3%9,164 33.6%4,864 33.0%4,880 ▼ −13.3 pp▼ −4,284▼ −0.6 pp▲ +16▼ −12.7 pp▼ −4,300
Chicago citywide 23.5%308,633 22.1%313,540 23.0%336,089 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +27,456▲ +0.8 pp▲ +22,549▼ −1.4 pp▲ +4,907
Educational Services 21.7%4,305 19.8%2,868 18.0%2,664 ▼ −3.7 pp▼ −1,641▼ −1.8 pp▼ −204▼ −1.9 pp▼ −1,437
Chicago citywide 10.1%132,909 9.0%128,169 9.2%134,671 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +1,762▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,502▼ −1.1 pp▼ −4,740
Health Care & Social Assistance 24.5%4,859 13.8%1,996 15.0%2,216 ▼ −9.6 pp▼ −2,643▲ +1.2 pp▲ +220▼ −10.7 pp▼ −2,863
Chicago citywide 13.4%175,724 13.1%185,371 13.8%201,418 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +25,694▲ +0.7 pp▲ +16,047▼ −0.3 pp▲ +9,647
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 11.0%2,185 9.0%1,299 10.5%1,548 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −637▲ +1.5 pp▲ +249▼ −2.1 pp▼ −886
Chicago citywide 10.9%143,753 11.5%162,749 10.3%151,055 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,302▼ −1.2 pp▼ −11,694▲ +0.5 pp▲ +18,996
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 3.8%751 1.2%172 1.2%184 ▼ −2.5 pp▼ −567▲ +0.1 pp▲ +12▼ −2.6 pp▼ −579
Chicago citywide 1.7%22,179 2.1%30,178 1.9%27,339 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +5,160▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,839▲ +0.4 pp▲ +7,999
Accommodation & Food Services 7.2%1,434 7.8%1,127 9.2%1,364 ▲ +2.0 pp▼ −70▲ +1.4 pp▲ +237▲ +0.5 pp▼ −307
Chicago citywide 9.3%121,574 9.4%132,571 8.5%123,716 ▼ −0.8 pp▲ +2,142▼ −0.9 pp▼ −8,855▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,997
Other Services 4.7%925 7.6%1,100 9.2%1,365 ▲ +4.6 pp▲ +440▲ +1.6 pp▲ +265▲ +2.9 pp▲ +175
Chicago citywide 4.5%59,098 4.4%61,698 4.0%59,136 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +38▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,562▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,600
Public Administration 0.2%36 0.1%11 0.1%21 – 0.0 pp▼ −15▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10▼ −0.1 pp▼ −25
Chicago citywide 4.2%54,814 3.6%51,684 3.5%51,418 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −3,396▼ −0.1 pp▼ −266▼ −0.5 pp▼ −3,130

Earnings of Jobs in Ward 3

Category Ward 3
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 19.6%2,892
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 25.9%3,824
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 54.6%8,073
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 19.6%2,892 12.7%185,297 ▲ +6.9% 18/50
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 25.9%3,824 20.5%299,480 ▲ +5.4% 42/50
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 54.6%8,073 66.9%978,851 ▼ -12.3% 16/50
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 25.7%5,085 25.0%3,613 19.6%2,892 ▼ −6.1 pp▼ −2,193▼ −5.4 pp▼ −721▼ −0.7 pp▼ −1,472
Chicago citywide 21.3%280,137 16.8%238,135 12.7%185,297 ▼ −8.7 pp▼ −94,840▼ −4.1 pp▼ −52,838▼ −4.5 pp▼ −42,002
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 34.9%6,903 34.7%5,016 25.9%3,824 ▼ −9.0 pp▼ −3,079▼ −8.8 pp▼ −1,192▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,887
Chicago citywide 30.7%403,250 26.7%378,530 20.5%299,480 ▼ −10.2 pp▼ −103,770▼ −6.3 pp▼ −79,050▼ −4.0 pp▼ −24,720
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 39.5%7,813 40.3%5,835 54.6%8,073 ▲ +15.1 pp▲ +260▲ +14.2 pp▲ +2,238▲ +0.9 pp▼ −1,978
Chicago citywide 48.0%630,740 56.5%800,154 66.9%978,851 ▲ +18.9 pp▲ +348,111▲ +10.4 pp▲ +178,697▲ +8.5 pp▲ +169,414

Jobs in Ward 3 by Firm Age

Category Ward 3
Firm age: 0–1 years 2.1%311
Firm age: 2–3 years 5.6%815
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.2%906
Firm age: 6–10 years 10.5%1,537
Firm age: 11 or more years 75.7%11,096
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 2.1%311 2.8%37,293 ▼ -0.7% 38/50
Firm age: 2–3 years 5.6%815 2.8%37,154 ▲ +2.7% 7/50
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.2%906 3.2%41,869 ▲ +3.0% 8/50
Firm age: 6–10 years 10.5%1,537 7.8%102,354 ▲ +2.7% 12/50
Firm age: 11 or more years 75.7%11,096 83.4%1,098,247 ▼ -7.7% 36/50
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm age: 0–1 years 3.1%564 2.5%365 2.1%311 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −253▼ −0.4 pp▼ −54▼ −0.6 pp▼ −199
Chicago citywide 2.9%33,224 2.6%33,244 2.8%37,293 – 0.0 pp▲ +4,069▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,049▼ −0.2 pp▲ +20
Firm age: 2–3 years 3.3%593 6.8%977 5.6%815 ▲ +2.3 pp▲ +222▼ −1.3 pp▼ −162▲ +3.6 pp▲ +384
Chicago citywide 4.0%46,935 3.3%42,284 2.8%37,154 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −9,781▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,130▼ −0.7 pp▼ −4,651
Firm age: 4–5 years 3.4%615 4.2%605 6.2%906 ▲ +2.8 pp▲ +291▲ +2.0 pp▲ +301▲ +0.8 pp▼ −10
Chicago citywide 3.7%42,688 3.6%46,058 3.2%41,869 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −819▼ −0.4 pp▼ −4,189▼ −0.1 pp▲ +3,370
Firm age: 6–10 years 9.5%1,718 9.6%1,381 10.5%1,537 ▲ +1.0 pp▼ −181▲ +0.8 pp▲ +156▲ +0.2 pp▼ −337
Chicago citywide 8.2%94,955 8.6%109,934 7.8%102,354 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +7,399▼ −0.9 pp▼ −7,580▲ +0.5 pp▲ +14,979
Firm age: 11 or more years 80.8%14,664 76.8%10,993 75.7%11,096 ▼ −5.1 pp▼ −3,568▼ −1.1 pp▲ +103▼ −4.0 pp▼ −3,671
Chicago citywide 81.3%946,852 81.8%1,043,037 83.4%1,098,247 ▲ +2.1 pp▲ +151,395▲ +1.6 pp▲ +55,210▲ +0.5 pp▲ +96,185

Jobs in Ward 3 by Firm Size

Category Ward 3
Firm size: 0–19 employees 18.7%2,737
Firm size: 20–49 employees 10.4%1,518
Firm size: 50–249 employees 24.6%3,604
Firm size: 250–499 employees 10.9%1,598
Firm size: 500 or more employees 35.5%5,208
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 18.7%2,737 12.8%168,975 ▲ +5.8% 33/50
Firm size: 20–49 employees 10.4%1,518 7.3%96,432 ▲ +3.0% 23/50
Firm size: 50–249 employees 24.6%3,604 13.8%181,123 ▲ +10.8% 1/50
Firm size: 250–499 employees 10.9%1,598 5.7%74,787 ▲ +5.2% 3/50
Firm size: 500 or more employees 35.5%5,208 60.4%795,600 ▼ -24.9% 42/50
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm size: 0–19 employees 12.1%2,197 17.2%2,468 18.7%2,737 ▲ +6.6 pp▲ +540▲ +1.4 pp▲ +269▲ +5.1 pp▲ +271
Chicago citywide 13.9%162,248 13.3%169,949 12.8%168,975 ▼ −1.1 pp▲ +6,727▼ −0.5 pp▼ −974▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,701
Firm size: 20–49 employees 8.4%1,518 11.4%1,637 10.4%1,518 ▲ +2.0 pp– 0▼ −1.1 pp▼ −119▲ +3.1 pp▲ +119
Chicago citywide 8.4%97,503 8.2%103,945 7.3%96,432 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −1,071▼ −0.8 pp▼ −7,513▼ −0.2 pp▲ +6,442
Firm size: 50–249 employees 24.5%4,451 17.1%2,447 24.6%3,604 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −847▲ +7.5 pp▲ +1,157▼ −7.4 pp▼ −2,004
Chicago citywide 15.7%183,275 14.9%189,930 13.8%181,123 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −2,152▼ −1.1 pp▼ −8,807▼ −0.8 pp▲ +6,655
Firm size: 250–499 employees 13.7%2,493 13.3%1,908 10.9%1,598 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −895▼ −2.4 pp▼ −310▼ −0.4 pp▼ −585
Chicago citywide 6.3%72,992 5.9%74,603 5.7%74,787 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +1,795▼ −0.2 pp▲ +184▼ −0.4 pp▲ +1,611
Firm size: 500 or more employees 41.3%7,495 40.9%5,861 35.5%5,208 ▼ −5.8 pp▼ −2,287▼ −5.4 pp▼ −653▼ −0.4 pp▼ −1,634
Chicago citywide 55.7%648,636 57.8%736,130 60.4%795,600 ▲ +4.7 pp▲ +146,964▲ +2.7 pp▲ +59,470▲ +2.1 pp▲ +87,494

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

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Category Ward 3
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 11.0% ±1.0 pp11.0%±1.0 pp6,502 ±621
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 81.8% ±3.8 pp9.0%±0.4 pp5,316 ±246
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 18.2% ±4.7 pp2.0%±0.5 pp1,186 ±305
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 11.0%±1.0 pp11.0%±1.0 pp6,502±621 13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480 ▼ -2.5%▼ -2.5% 40/50
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 81.8%±3.8 pp9.0%±0.4 pp5,316±246 83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897 ▼ -1.3%▼ -2.2% 29/5037/50
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 18.2%±4.7 pp2.0%±0.5 pp1,186±305 17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247 ▲ +1.3%▼ -0.3% 22/5022/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category Ward 3
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 8.9% ±1.5 pp8.9%±1.5 pp5,226 ±864
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 38.7% ±7.2 pp3.4%±0.6 pp2,022 ±375
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 61.3% ±9.6 pp5.5%±0.9 pp3,204 ±503
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 57.3% ±4.9 pp5.1%±0.4 pp2,994 ±254
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 42.7% ±11.6 pp3.8%±1.0 pp2,232 ±604
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 8.9%±1.5 pp8.9%±1.5 pp5,226±864 7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036 ▲ +1.5%▲ +1.5% 13/50
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 38.7%±7.2 pp3.4%±0.6 pp2,022±375 52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511 ▼ -13.7%▼ -0.5% 42/5035/50
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 61.3%±9.6 pp5.5%±0.9 pp3,204±503 47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437 ▲ +13.7%▲ +1.9% 9/5010/50
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 57.3%±4.9 pp5.1%±0.4 pp2,994±254 67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945 ▼ -9.7%▲ +0.1% 40/5018/50
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 42.7%±11.6 pp3.8%±1.0 pp2,232±604 33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459 ▲ +9.7%▲ +1.3% 11/509/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category Ward 3
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.9% ±2.8 pp371 ±206
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 3.4% ±4.1 pp153 ±184
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 3 City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.9%±2.8 pp371±206 5.9%±0.5 pp— ▼ -0.9% 30/50
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 3.4%±4.1 pp153±184 5.4%±0.6 pp— ▼ -2.0% 30/50
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 Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Category Ward 3
Owner-Occupied Households 39.0% ±3.0 pp11,251 ±869
Renter-Occupied Households 61.0% ±3.2 pp17,622 ±925
Owner-Occupied Residents 43.4% ±3.9 pp24,438 ±2,190
Renter-Occupied Residents 56.6% ±3.7 pp31,827 ±2,056
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 39.0%±3.0 pp11,251±869 46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939 ▼ -7.1% 35/50
Renter-Occupied Households 61.0%±3.2 pp17,622±925 54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183 ▲ +7.1% 16/50
Owner-Occupied Residents 43.4%±3.9 pp24,438±2,190 51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574 ▼ -8.4% 34/50
Renter-Occupied Residents 56.6%±3.7 pp31,827±2,056 48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500 ▲ +8.4% 17/50
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Year Moved Into Current Home

Category Ward 3
Median Year Moved In 2016±0.6 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 6.3% ±2.6 pp1,830 ±766
Moved in 2020 to 2022 24.9% ±3.1 pp7,214 ±910
Moved in 2010 to 2019 49.6% ±3.9 pp14,390 ±1,127
Moved in 2000 to 2009 14.4% ±2.4 pp4,166 ±698
Moved in 1990 to 1999 3.4% ±0.9 pp972 ±254
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 1.5% ±0.6 pp448 ±161
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2016±0.6 yr 2015±1.0 yr ▲ +1 13/50
Moved in 2023 or Later 6.3%±2.6 pp1,830±766 5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742 ▲ +0.4% 16/50
Moved in 2020 to 2022 24.9%±3.1 pp7,214±910 24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059 ▲ +0.8% 19/50
Moved in 2010 to 2019 49.6%±3.9 pp14,390±1,127 39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772 ▲ +10.4% 1/50
Moved in 2000 to 2009 14.4%±2.4 pp4,166±698 13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324 ▲ +0.5% 25/50
Moved in 1990 to 1999 3.4%±0.9 pp972±254 8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390 ▼ -4.9% 47/50
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 1.5%±0.6 pp448±161 8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362 ▼ -7.2% 49/50
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Prior Location of Recent Movers

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Category Ward 3
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 16.1% ±2.3 pp16.1%±2.3 pp9,367 ±1,351
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 12.3% ±2.0 pp76.3%±6.3 pp7,146 ±1,189
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 1.0% ±0.8 pp6.3%±5.0 pp591 ±478
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 2.0% ±0.7 pp12.1%±4.3 pp1,136 ±434
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.9% ±0.5 pp5.3%±2.8 pp494 ±276
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 16.1%±2.3 pp16.1%±2.3 pp9,367±1,351 14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289 ▲ +2.1%▲ +2.1% 15/50
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 12.3%±2.0 pp76.3%±6.3 pp7,146±1,189 9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953 ▲ +2.5%▲ +6.4% 14/5018/50
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 1.0%±0.8 pp6.3%±5.0 pp591±478 0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626 ▲ +0.3%▲ +0.8% 15/5018/50
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 2.0%±0.7 pp12.1%±4.3 pp1,136±434 2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918 ▼ -0.5%▼ -5.4% 19/5026/50
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.9%±0.5 pp5.3%±2.8 pp494±276 1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040 ▼ -0.1%▼ -1.8% 28/5033/50
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Vacancy Status

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Category Ward 3
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.5% ±1.8 pp7.5%±1.8 pp2,351 ±578
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.9% ±0.9 pp38.9%±7.2 pp915 ±282
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.2% ±0.3 pp3.3%±3.8 pp77 ±90
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0% ±0.2 pp0.0%0
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.3% ±1.7 pp57.8%±18.1 pp1,358 ±540
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 5.0% ±1.5 pp5.0%±1.5 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.7% ±0.8 pp0.7%±0.8 pp—
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.5%±1.8 pp7.5%±1.8 pp2,351±578 9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682 ▼ -1.7%▼ -1.7% 25/50
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 2.9%±0.9 pp38.9%±7.2 pp915±282 2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796 ▲ +0.4%▲ +11.8% 15/5011/50
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.2%±0.3 pp3.3%±3.8 pp77±90 0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795 ▼ -0.3%▼ -2.7% 38/5036/50
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0%±0.2 pp0.0%0 0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587 ▼ -0.2%▼ -2.4% 39/5039/50
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.3%±1.7 pp57.8%±18.1 pp1,358±540 5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387 ▼ -1.6%▼ -6.6% 34/5034/50
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 5.0%±1.5 pp5.0%±1.5 pp— 4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp— ▲ +0.2%▲ +0.2% 20/50
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.7%±0.8 pp0.7%±0.8 pp— 1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.6%▼ -0.6% 38/50
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Age

Category Ward 3
Median Year Built 1985±2 yr
Pre-1940 19.5% ±1.7 pp6,124 ±544
1940-2009 66.2% ±4.1 pp20,810 ±1,294
2010+ 14.4% ±3.2 pp4,521 ±1,017
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1985±2 yr 1953±1 yr ▲ +32 yrs 3/50
Pre-1940 19.5%±1.7 pp6,124±544 38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678 ▼ -19.3% 43/50
1940-2009 66.2%±4.1 pp20,810±1,294 54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435 ▲ +11.3% 8/50
2010+ 14.4%±3.2 pp4,521±1,017 6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725 ▲ +8.1% 4/50
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Units by Building Size

Category Ward 3
Population Density 16,769 /sq mi±928/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 14.1% ±1.7 pp4,430 ±529
Buildings With 2–4 Units 11.9% ±1.4 pp3,731 ±451
Buildings With 5–19 Units 16.1% ±1.6 pp5,077 ±504
Buildings With 20 or More Units 57.7% ±4.1 pp18,158 ±1,290
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Population Density 16,769 /sq mi±928/sq mi 11,721 /sq mi±26/sq mi ▲ +5,048 /sq mi 19/50
Single-Family Homes 14.1%±1.7 pp4,430±529 29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989 ▼ -15.1% 38/50
Buildings With 2–4 Units 11.9%±1.4 pp3,731±451 27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957 ▼ -15.5% 40/50
Buildings With 5–19 Units 16.1%±1.6 pp5,077±504 16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124 0% 23/50
Buildings With 20 or More Units 57.7%±4.1 pp18,158±1,290 27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438 ▲ +30.7% 7/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category Ward 3
Studio 8.5% ±2.4 pp2,675 ±746
1 Bedroom 27.7% ±3.7 pp8,717 ±1,155
2 Bedrooms 33.7% ±3.2 pp10,608 ±1,010
3 Bedrooms 21.6% ±1.8 pp6,788 ±551
4 Bedrooms 6.7% ±1.3 pp2,101 ±411
5 or More Bedrooms 1.8% ±0.6 pp566 ±191
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Studio 8.5%±2.4 pp2,675±746 7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205 ▲ +1.0% 12/50
1 Bedroom 27.7%±3.7 pp8,717±1,155 20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939 ▲ +7.6% 11/50
2 Bedrooms 33.7%±3.2 pp10,608±1,010 33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221 ▲ +0.6% 24/50
3 Bedrooms 21.6%±1.8 pp6,788±551 26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061 ▼ -4.5% 38/50
4 Bedrooms 6.7%±1.3 pp2,101±411 9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426 ▼ -2.4% 39/50
5 or More Bedrooms 1.8%±0.6 pp566±191 4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072 ▼ -2.3% 42/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category Ward 3
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 2.5% ±1.1 pp2.5%±1.1 pp727 ±306
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.6% ±0.8 pp63.2%±19.1 pp459 ±238
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.9% ±0.7 pp36.8%±21.7 pp268 ±194
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 2.5%±1.1 pp2.5%±1.1 pp727±306 3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996 ▼ -0.9%▼ -0.9% 36/50
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.6%±0.8 pp63.2%±19.1 pp459±238 2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493 ▼ -0.4%▲ +5.0% 33/5023/50
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.9%±0.7 pp36.8%±21.7 pp268±194 1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328 ▼ -0.5%▼ -5.0% 31/5028/50
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category Ward 3
Natural Gas Heat 65.5% ±3.1 pp19,011 ±896
Electric Heat 31.6% ±3.5 pp9,157 ±1,011
Other Heating Source 2.9% ±0.9 pp852 ±275
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 65.5%±3.1 pp19,011±896 77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501 ▼ -12.0% 42/50
Electric Heat 31.6%±3.5 pp9,157±1,011 18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864 ▲ +13.5% 5/50
Other Heating Source 2.9%±0.9 pp852±275 4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173 ▼ -1.5% 36/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category Ward 3
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 29.9% ±2.5 pp8,690 ±719
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 26.2% ±3.7 pp7,613 ±1,075
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 43.8% ±4.1 pp12,717 ±1,200
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 18.6% ±2.6 pp5,397 ±756
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 29.9%±2.5 pp8,690±719 24.9%±0.4 pp289,047±4,524 ▲ +5.0% 43/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 26.2%±3.7 pp7,613±1,075 23.8%±0.4 pp276,514±4,291 ▲ +2.4% 7/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 43.8%±4.1 pp12,717±1,200 45.6%±0.5 pp529,378±5,291 ▼ -1.8% 15/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 18.6%±2.6 pp5,397±756 24.0%±0.4 pp278,684±4,167 ▼ -5.4% 27/50
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category Ward 3
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $402±$54
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $968±$93
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,894±$116
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,807±$134
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $402±$54 $594±$11 ▼ −$192 43/50
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $968±$93 $1,011±$8 ▼ −$43 27/50
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,894±$116 $1,560±$10 ▲ +$334 10/50
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,807±$134 $2,329±$13 ▲ +$478 10/50
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs Over $3,000 Over $3,000 — 1/50
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $346 ±17 $337 ±19 $402 ±54 ▲ +$56▲ +$65▼ −$9
Chicago citywide $609 ±7 $606 ±7 $594 ±11 ▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $261 ±13 $275 ±15 $402 ±54 ▲ +$141▲ +$128▲ +$13
Chicago citywide $459 ±6 $494 ±6 $594 ±11 ▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $872 ±54 $901 ±58 $968 ±93 ▲ +$95▲ +$67▲ +$28
Chicago citywide $992 ±5 $1,001 ±5 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $658 ±41 $734 ±47 $968 ±93 ▲ +$309▲ +$234▲ +$76
Chicago citywide $748 ±3 $816 ±4 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,759 ±75 $1,766 ±68 $1,894 ±116 ▲ +$135▲ +$128▲ +$7
Chicago citywide $1,493 ±8 $1,523 ±6 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,328 ±57 $1,439 ±55 $1,894 ±116 ▲ +$567▲ +$455▲ +$112
Chicago citywide $1,127 ±6 $1,241 ±5 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $2,820 ±76 $2,807 ±134 —▼ −$13—
Chicago citywide $2,333 ±12 $2,326 ±10 $2,329 ±13 ▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — $2,299 ±62 $2,807 ±134 —▲ +$509—
Chicago citywide $1,761 ±9 $1,896 ±8 $2,329 ±13 ▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $3,316 ±20 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $2,703 ±16 — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category Ward 3
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,524±$175
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $344±$37
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $689±$114
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,401±$155
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,217±$193
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,926±$305
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,524±$175 $1,613±$12 ▼ −$89 18/50
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $344±$37 $696±$20 ▼ −$353 49/50
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $689±$114 $1,043±$8 ▼ −$354 49/50
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,401±$155 $1,440±$10 ▼ −$39 19/50
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,217±$193 $2,021±$21 ▲ +$195 9/50
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,926±$305 $2,738±$29 ▲ +$188 10/50
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3
Average Rent $1,396±$175
10th Percentile Rent $245±$28
25th Percentile Rent $593±$98
Median Rent $1,197±$126
75th Percentile Rent $2,032±$177
90th Percentile Rent $2,777±$386
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Rent $1,396±$175 $1,452±$11 ▼ −$56 16/50
10th Percentile Rent $245±$28 $564±$21 ▼ −$319 49/50
25th Percentile Rent $593±$98 $913±$7 ▼ −$320 48/50
Median Rent $1,197±$126 $1,262±$12 ▼ −$65 25/50
75th Percentile Rent $2,032±$177 $1,868±$13 ▲ +$164 9/50
90th Percentile Rent $2,777±$386 $2,528±$38 ▲ +$249 9/50
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Rent measure

Homeowner Costs With a Mortgage

Category Ward 3
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,093±$258
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,806±$142
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,258±$94
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,032±$188
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,093±$258 $2,734±$24 ▲ +$359 9/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,806±$142 $1,270±$14 ▲ +$536 7/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,258±$94 $1,697±$14 ▲ +$560 9/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,032±$188 $2,339±$17 ▲ +$693 8/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000 $3,269±$31 ▲ +$731+ 1/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) Over $4,000 Over $4,000 — 1/50
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,239 ±117 $3,322 ±159 $3,093 ±258 ▼ −$147▼ −$230▲ +$83
Chicago citywide $2,855 ±19 $2,793 ±23 $2,734 ±24 ▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,445 ±88 $2,708 ±130 $3,093 ±258 ▲ +$648▲ +$385▲ +$263
Chicago citywide $2,154 ±14 $2,277 ±19 $2,734 ±24 ▲ +$579▲ +$457▲ +$122
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,952 ±182 $1,760 ±149 $1,806 ±142 ▼ −$146▲ +$46▼ −$192
Chicago citywide $1,403 ±11 $1,356 ±11 $1,270 ±14 ▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,473 ±138 $1,434 ±121 $1,806 ±142 ▲ +$333▲ +$372▼ −$39
Chicago citywide $1,059 ±8 $1,105 ±9 $1,270 ±14 ▲ +$212▲ +$165▲ +$46
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,362 ±72 $2,243 ±86 $2,258 ±94 ▼ −$105▲ +$15▼ −$119
Chicago citywide $1,874 ±12 $1,800 ±12 $1,697 ±14 ▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,783 ±54 $1,828 ±70 $2,258 ±94 ▲ +$475▲ +$430▲ +$45
Chicago citywide $1,414 ±9 $1,467 ±10 $1,697 ±14 ▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,097 ±106 $3,014 ±120 $3,032 ±188 ▼ −$65▲ +$18▼ −$83
Chicago citywide $2,526 ±13 $2,422 ±13 $2,339 ±17 ▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,337 ±80 $2,457 ±98 $3,032 ±188 ▲ +$695▲ +$575▲ +$119
Chicago citywide $1,906 ±10 $1,974 ±11 $2,339 ±17 ▲ +$433▲ +$365▲ +$68
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $4,095 ±199 — ———
Chicago citywide $3,447 ±25 $3,343 ±25 $3,269 ±31 ▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — $3,338 ±162 — ———
Chicago citywide $2,601 ±19 $2,724 ±20 $3,269 ±31 ▲ +$668▲ +$544▲ +$123
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $4,578 ±59 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $3,731 ±48 — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category Ward 3
Average Monthly Owner Costs $1,374±$292
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $756±$231
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $887±$90
Median Monthly Owner Costs $1,223±$188
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $1,374±$292 $1,078±$22 ▲ +$296 9/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $756±$231 $418±$8 ▲ +$338 6/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $887±$90 $601±$8 ▲ +$287 9/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs $1,223±$188 $859±$10 ▲ +$364 9/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 $1,197±$18 ▲ +$303+ 1/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 Over $1,500 — 1/50
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,283 ±108 $1,464 ±123 $1,374 ±292 ▲ +$91▼ −$90▲ +$181
Chicago citywide $957 ±15 $1,028 ±10 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $968 ±81 $1,193 ±100 $1,374 ±292 ▲ +$405▲ +$181▲ +$225
Chicago citywide $722 ±11 $838 ±8 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $646 ±221 $735 ±222 $756 ±231 ▲ +$110▲ +$21▲ +$89
Chicago citywide $429 ±6 $469 ±7 $418 ±8 ▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $487 ±167 $599 ±181 $756 ±231 ▲ +$269▲ +$157▲ +$112
Chicago citywide $324 ±5 $382 ±5 $418 ±8 ▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $932 ±50 $887 ±90 —▼ −$44—
Chicago citywide $586 ±6 $629 ±6 $601 ±8 ▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $759 ±40 $887 ±90 —▲ +$128—
Chicago citywide $442 ±4 $513 ±5 $601 ±8 ▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,374 ±167 $1,223 ±188 —▼ −$151—
Chicago citywide $815 ±9 $860 ±7 $859 ±10 ▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,120 ±136 $1,223 ±188 —▲ +$103—
Chicago citywide $615 ±7 $701 ±6 $859 ±10 ▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,206 ±14 $1,197 ±18 —▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $983 ±12 $1,197 ±18 —▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,767 ±35 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — — — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,440 ±28 — ———

Home Values

Category Ward 3
Average Home Value $479,505±$35,418
10th Percentile Home Value $240,717±$16,723
25th Percentile Home Value $312,892±$13,352
Median Home Value $397,180±$22,201
75th Percentile Home Value $630,363±$55,809
90th Percentile Home Value $961,248±$143,094
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $479,505±$35,418 $437,638±$7,358 ▲ +$41,867 11/50
10th Percentile Home Value $240,717±$16,723 $129,150±$3,756 ▲ +$111,566 7/50
25th Percentile Home Value $312,892±$13,352 $217,800±$1,804 ▲ +$95,092 11/50
Median Home Value $397,180±$22,201 $334,100±$2,424 ▲ +$63,080 15/50
75th Percentile Home Value $630,363±$55,809 $497,700±$3,730 ▲ +$132,663 11/50
90th Percentile Home Value $961,248±$143,094 $809,159±$15,691 ▲ +$152,089 10/50
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $503,094 ±41,329 $519,016 ±26,270 $479,505 ±35,418 ▼ −$23,589▼ −$39,511▲ +$15,922
Chicago citywide $386,614 ±5,106 $424,380 ±4,754 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$51,024▲ +$13,258▲ +$37,766
Average Home Value (nominal dollars) $379,677 ±31,190 $422,999 ±21,410 $479,505 ±35,418 ▲ +$99,828▲ +$56,506▲ +$43,322
Chicago citywide $291,771 ±3,853 $345,871 ±3,874 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$145,867▲ +$91,768▲ +$54,099
10th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $190,596 ±29,938 $209,509 ±24,578 $240,717 ±16,723 ▲ +$50,121▲ +$31,207▲ +$18,913
Chicago citywide $115,330 ±1,421 $124,313 ±1,339 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$13,821▲ +$4,838▲ +$8,983
10th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $143,839 ±22,594 $170,750 ±20,031 $240,717 ±16,723 ▲ +$96,877▲ +$69,966▲ +$26,911
Chicago citywide $87,037 ±1,072 $101,315 ±1,091 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$42,113▲ +$27,835▲ +$14,278
25th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $289,598 ±13,366 $330,822 ±16,981 $312,892 ±13,352 ▲ +$23,294▼ −$17,930▲ +$41,224
Chicago citywide $190,543 ±2,400 $199,018 ±1,255 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$27,257▲ +$18,782▲ +$8,475
25th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $218,555 ±10,087 $269,621 ±13,839 $312,892 ±13,352 ▲ +$94,337▲ +$43,271▲ +$51,066
Chicago citywide $143,800 ±1,811 $162,200 ±1,023 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$74,000▲ +$55,600▲ +$18,400
Median Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $416,972 ±18,982 $465,064 ±15,893 $397,180 ±22,201 ▼ −$19,792▼ −$67,884▲ +$48,092
Chicago citywide $299,066 ±2,120 $316,564 ±2,118 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$35,034▲ +$17,536▲ +$17,498
Median Home Value (nominal dollars) $314,682 ±14,326 $379,028 ±12,953 $397,180 ±22,201 ▲ +$82,498▲ +$18,152▲ +$64,346
Chicago citywide $225,700 ±1,600 $258,000 ±1,726 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$108,400▲ +$76,100▲ +$32,300
75th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $606,370 ±50,950 $677,319 ±53,432 $630,363 ±55,809 ▲ +$23,993▼ −$46,956▲ +$70,949
Chicago citywide $466,951 ±3,138 $490,797 ±3,892 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$30,749▲ +$6,903▲ +$23,846
75th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $457,618 ±38,451 $552,016 ±43,547 $630,363 ±55,809 ▲ +$172,745▲ +$78,347▲ +$94,398
Chicago citywide $352,400 ±2,368 $400,000 ±3,172 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$145,300▲ +$97,700▲ +$47,600
90th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,028,571 ±132,050 $1,034,905 ±92,967 $961,248 ±143,094 ▼ −$67,323▼ −$73,657▲ +$6,334
Chicago citywide $739,174 ±12,945 $835,769 ±9,047 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$69,986▼ −$26,610▲ +$96,595
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $776,246 ±99,656 $843,449 ±75,769 $961,248 ±143,094 ▲ +$185,002▲ +$117,799▲ +$67,203
Chicago citywide $557,842 ±9,770 $681,153 ±7,373 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$251,317▲ +$128,006▲ +$123,311

Federal Housing Assistance

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Category Ward 3
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 23.7%23.7%7,447
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 9.3%39.5%2,940
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 6.2%26.3%1,957
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 7.4%31.2%2,324
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.7%3.0%227
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 23.7%23.7%7,447 8.3%8.3%106,578 ▲ +15.3%▲ +15.3% 3/50
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 9.3%39.5%2,940 4.8%57.2%60,910 ▲ +4.6%▼ -17.7% 10/5041/50
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 6.2%26.3%1,957 1.1%13.8%14,721 ▲ +5.1%▲ +12.5% 2/509/50
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 7.4%31.2%2,324 2.1%25.7%27,383 ▲ +5.2%▲ +5.5% 2/5014/50
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.7%3.0%227 0.3%3.3%3,564 ▲ +0.4%▼ -0.3% 7/5016/50
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units 27.2%7,402 25.6%7,160 23.7%7,447 ▼ −3.5 pp▲ +45▼ −1.9 pp▲ +287▼ −1.6 pp▼ −242
Chicago citywide 8.8%104,550 8.5%103,479 8.3%106,578 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +2,028▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,099▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,071
Housing Choice Vouchers 8.3%2,255 9.1%2,536 9.3%2,940 ▲ +1.1 pp▲ +685▲ +0.3 pp▲ +404▲ +0.8 pp▲ +281
Chicago citywide 4.3%51,601 4.6%55,987 4.8%60,910 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +9,309▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,923▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,386
Public Housing 9.0%2,451 7.0%1,951 6.2%1,957 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −494▼ −0.8 pp▲ +6▼ −2.0 pp▼ −500
Chicago citywide 1.8%21,159 1.3%16,094 1.2%14,721 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −6,438▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,373▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,065
Project-Based Section 8 8.3%2,247 8.1%2,252 7.4%2,324 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +77▼ −0.7 pp▲ +72▼ −0.2 pp▲ +5
Chicago citywide 2.2%25,940 2.2%26,951 2.1%27,383 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,443▼ −0.1 pp▲ +432– 0.0 pp▲ +1,011
Other Project-Based Programs 1.7%449 1.5%421 0.7%227 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −222▼ −0.8 pp▼ −194▼ −0.1 pp▼ −28
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,850 0.4%4,447 0.3%3,564 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,286▼ −0.1 pp▼ −883▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,403
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Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category Ward 3
Average Household Income $17,698
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $438
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,428
Below 30% of Area Median Income 81.3%5,394
With Children 25.8%1,712
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 28.1%1,864
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this ward. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this ward. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this ward.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $17,698 $17,032 ▲ +$666 22/50
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $438 $425 ▲ +$13 18/50
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,428 $1,389 ▲ +$39 13/50
Below 30% of Area Median Income 81.3%5,394 83.0%77,427 ▼ -1.7 pp 31/50
With Children 25.8%1,712 31.0%28,919 ▼ -5.2 pp 32/50
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 28.1%1,864 32.0%29,852 ▼ -3.9 pp 43/50
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this ward. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this ward. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this ward.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income $13,046 $14,198 $17,701 ▲ +$4,656▲ +$3,504▲ +$1,152
Chicago citywide $12,156 $13,665 $17,032 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $311 $346 $438 ▲ +$127▲ +$92▲ +$35
Chicago citywide $310 $340 $425 ▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending $927 $1,070 $1,428 ▲ +$501▲ +$358▲ +$144
Chicago citywide $916 $1,017 $1,389 ▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income 75.1%— 78.6%— 81.3%— ▲ +6.2 pp—▲ +2.7 pp—▲ +3.5 pp—
Chicago citywide 80.0%— 81.0%— 83.0%— ▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children — — 25.8%— ——————
Chicago citywide — — 31.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 27.8%— 27.8%— 28.1%— ▲ +0.3 pp—▲ +0.3 pp—– 0.0 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category Ward 3
Total Tree Canopy 17.6%548 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 55.8%1,736 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 26.6%828 acres
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 17.6%548 acres 18.4%25,934 acres ▼ -0.8% 25/50
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 55.8%1,736 acres 60.2%84,955 acres ▼ -4.4% 41/50
Natural Open Surfaces 26.6%828 acres 21.5%30,331 acres ▲ +5.1% 4/50
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Category Ward 3
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 27.4% ±3.7 pp16,104 ±2,157
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.4% ±4.0 pp24,302 ±2,347
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 31.2% ±3.6 pp18,361 ±2,089
Homes Without Air Conditioning 4.0%2,373
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 27.4%±3.7 pp16,104±2,157 26.1%±0.5 pp708,175±13,883 ▲ +1.3% 18/50
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.4%±4.0 pp24,302±2,347 44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,501±15,477 ▼ -2.7% 41/50
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 31.2%±3.6 pp18,361±2,089 29.8%±0.5 pp807,550±13,776 ▲ +1.5% 22/50
Homes Without Air Conditioning 4.0%2,373 4.2%114,618 ▼ -0.2% 28/50
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates

Transportation & Commuting

How Workers Commute

Category Ward 3
Drove Alone 57.7% ±6.4 pp12,763 ±1,413
Carpooled 5.3% ±2.0 pp1,166 ±449
Public Transit 26.2% ±3.4 pp5,788 ±761
Walked 5.2% ±1.4 pp1,140 ±318
Bikes 2.3% ±1.1 pp515 ±254
Other Commute Mode 2.5% ±2.1 pp556 ±475
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 3 City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 57.7%±6.4 pp12,763±1,413 56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998 ▲ +1.1% 28/50
Carpooled 5.3%±2.0 pp1,166±449 9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980 ▼ -4.0% 43/50
Public Transit 26.2%±3.4 pp5,788±761 22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011 ▲ +3.8% 13/50
Walked 5.2%±1.4 pp1,140±318 7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456 ▼ -2.2% 20/50
Bikes 2.3%±1.1 pp515±254 1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693 ▲ +0.5% 18/50
Other Commute Mode 2.5%±2.1 pp556±475 2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772 0% 4/50
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Category Ward 3
Average Commute Time (minutes) 28 min±3.4 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 13.0% ±3.1 pp2,830 ±679
15–29 Minutes 41.6% ±4.7 pp9,044 ±1,018
30–44 Minutes 27.9% ±3.5 pp6,070 ±757
45–59 Minutes 8.0% ±1.7 pp1,738 ±370
60 Minutes or More 9.5% ±2.2 pp2,066 ±487
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 28 min±3.4 min 33 min±0.2 min ▼ −5 min 47/50
Less Than 15 Minutes 13.0%±3.1 pp2,830±679 13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438 0% 17/50
15–29 Minutes 41.6%±4.7 pp9,044±1,018 29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056 ▲ +11.7% 5/50
30–44 Minutes 27.9%±3.5 pp6,070±757 29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584 ▼ -1.7% 34/50
45–59 Minutes 8.0%±1.7 pp1,738±370 14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075 ▼ -6.1% 47/50
60 Minutes or More 9.5%±2.2 pp2,066±487 13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715 ▼ -3.9% 42/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category Ward 3
Average Vehicles per Household 0.92±0.06
Households With No Vehicle 28.4% ±2.9 pp8,236 ±839
Households With 1 Vehicle 54.6% ±3.6 pp15,835 ±1,042
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 17.1% ±2.7 pp4,950 ±797
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 0.92±0.06 1.12±0.01 ▼ −0.20 38/50
Households With No Vehicle 28.4%±2.9 pp8,236±839 26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087 ▲ +1.8% 19/50
Households With 1 Vehicle 54.6%±3.6 pp15,835±1,042 45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145 ▲ +9.3% 1/50
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 17.1%±2.7 pp4,950±797 28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200 ▼ -11.1% 41/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Ward 3 Residents Work

Category Ward 3
Loop 26.6%6,431
Near North Side 10.6%2,556
Near West Side 8.3%1,999
Hyde Park 5.0%1,218
Near South Side 2.2%536
All other city neighborhoods 20.3%4,896
Outside the city 26.9%6,504
↳ Evanston city, IL 1.0%239
↳ Schaumburg village, IL 0.8%191
↳ Oak Brook village, IL 0.7%171
↳ Skokie village, IL 0.6%139
↳ Downers Grove village, IL 0.5%131
↳ All other Illinois locations 21.0%5,078
Out of state 2.3%555
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 3 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 3 City Difference
Loop 26.6%6,431 21.5%259,168 ▲ +5.1%
Near North Side 10.6%2,556 9.1%109,334 ▲ +1.5%
Near West Side 8.3%1,999 6.7%80,119 ▲ +1.6%
Hyde Park 5.0%1,218 1.6%18,757 ▲ +3.5%
Near South Side 2.2%536 0.8%9,113 ▲ +1.5%
All other city neighborhoods 20.3%4,896 21.1%253,663 ▼ -0.8%
Outside the city 26.9%6,504 35.9%432,365 ▼ -9.0%
↳ Evanston city, IL 1.0%239 1.5%17,547 ▼ -0.5%
↳ Schaumburg village, IL 0.8%191 0.9%10,377 ▼ -0.1%
↳ Oak Brook village, IL 0.7%171 0.7%8,055 0%
↳ Skokie village, IL 0.6%139 1.3%15,779 ▼ -0.7%
↳ Downers Grove village, IL 0.5%131 0.6%7,305 ▼ -0.1%
↳ All other Illinois locations 21.0%5,078 27.4%330,297 ▼ -6.4%
Out of state 2.3%555 2.2%26,136 ▲ +0.1%
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 3 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Loop 25.5%5,141 26.6%6,139 26.6%6,431 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +1,290– 0.0 pp▲ +292▲ +1.2 pp▲ +998
Chicago citywide 20.0%224,635 21.0%252,791 21.5%259,168 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +34,533▲ +0.5 pp▲ +6,377▲ +1.0 pp▲ +28,156
Near North Side 9.3%1,881 10.5%2,424 10.6%2,556 ▲ +1.3 pp▲ +675▲ +0.1 pp▲ +132▲ +1.2 pp▲ +543
Chicago citywide 8.2%92,142 9.4%112,858 9.1%109,334 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +17,192▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3,524▲ +1.2 pp▲ +20,716
Near West Side 8.3%1,676 8.8%2,041 8.3%1,999 – 0.0 pp▲ +323▼ −0.6 pp▼ −42▲ +0.5 pp▲ +365
Chicago citywide 6.2%69,083 6.6%79,757 6.7%80,119 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +11,036– 0.0 pp▲ +362▲ +0.5 pp▲ +10,674
Hyde Park 3.5%708 4.1%956 5.0%1,218 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +510▲ +0.9 pp▲ +262▲ +0.6 pp▲ +248
Chicago citywide 1.5%16,641 1.4%16,773 1.6%18,757 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,116▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1,984▼ −0.1 pp▲ +132
Near South Side 2.6%517 2.3%538 2.2%536 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +19▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2▼ −0.2 pp▲ +21
Chicago citywide 1.0%11,119 0.9%10,285 0.8%9,113 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,006▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,172▼ −0.1 pp▼ −834
All other city neighborhoods 22.5%4,538 21.1%4,866 20.3%4,896 ▼ −2.2 pp▲ +358▼ −0.8 pp▲ +30▼ −1.4 pp▲ +328
Chicago citywide 22.9%257,015 21.5%259,132 21.1%253,663 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −3,352▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,469▼ −1.4 pp▲ +2,117
Outside the city 28.4%5,738 26.5%6,111 26.9%6,504 ▼ −1.5 pp▲ +766▲ +0.5 pp▲ +393▼ −1.9 pp▲ +373
Chicago citywide 36.8%412,807 35.7%430,135 35.9%432,365 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +19,558▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,230▼ −1.0 pp▲ +17,328
Evanston city, IL 1.3%260 1.1%262 1.0%239 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −21▼ −0.1 pp▼ −23▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2
Chicago citywide 1.6%17,922 1.6%18,922 1.5%17,547 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −375▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,375– 0.0 pp▲ +1,000
Schaumburg village, IL 0.9%189 0.9%212 0.8%191 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2▼ −0.1 pp▼ −21– 0.0 pp▲ +23
Chicago citywide 1.1%11,818 1.0%11,930 0.9%10,377 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,441▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,553▼ −0.1 pp▲ +112
Oak Brook village, IL 0.6%117 0.6%127 0.7%171 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +54▲ +0.2 pp▲ +44– 0.0 pp▲ +10
Chicago citywide 0.7%7,408 0.6%7,560 0.7%8,055 – 0.0 pp▲ +647– 0.0 pp▲ +495– 0.0 pp▲ +152
Skokie village, IL 0.4%89 0.5%107 0.6%139 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +50▲ +0.1 pp▲ +32– 0.0 pp▲ +18
Chicago citywide 1.1%12,426 1.1%12,901 1.3%15,779 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +3,353▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,878– 0.0 pp▲ +475
Downers Grove village, IL 0.5%97 0.6%137 0.5%131 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +34▼ −0.1 pp▼ −6▲ +0.1 pp▲ +40
Chicago citywide 0.4%4,905 0.5%5,933 0.6%7,305 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,400▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,372▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,028
Naperville city, IL 0.5%109 0.5%124 0.5%131 – 0.0 pp▲ +22– 0.0 pp▲ +7– 0.0 pp▲ +15
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,765 0.5%6,098 0.6%6,926 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,161▲ +0.1 pp▲ +828– 0.0 pp▲ +333
All other Illinois locations 22.1%4,454 20.6%4,745 21.0%5,078 ▼ −1.0 pp▲ +624▲ +0.5 pp▲ +333▼ −1.5 pp▲ +291
Chicago citywide 28.0%314,112 27.1%326,235 27.4%330,297 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +16,185▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,062▼ −0.9 pp▲ +12,123
Out of state 2.3%462 2.1%489 2.3%555 – 0.0 pp▲ +93▲ +0.2 pp▲ +66▼ −0.2 pp▲ +27
Chicago citywide 2.2%24,577 2.3%27,198 2.2%26,136 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,559▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,062▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,621

Home Neighborhoods of People Working in Ward 3

Category Ward 3
Near South Side 2.6%390
South Shore 1.9%282
Lake View 1.8%268
Grand Boulevard 1.8%266
Douglas 1.7%249
All other city neighborhoods 50.9%7,524
Outside the city 39.3%5,810
↳ Cicero town, IL 1.0%151
↳ Oak Park village, IL 0.9%140
↳ Evanston city, IL 0.9%131
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 0.9%131
↳ Naperville city, IL 0.7%102
↳ All other Illinois locations 30.6%4,529
Out of state 4.2%626
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in ward 3; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 3 City Difference
Near South Side 2.6%390 0.7%10,843 ▲ +1.9%
South Shore 1.9%282 0.8%12,185 ▲ +1.1%
Lake View 1.8%268 3.1%44,776 ▼ -1.2%
Grand Boulevard 1.8%266 0.5%7,149 ▲ +1.3%
Douglas 1.7%249 0.4%5,339 ▲ +1.3%
All other city neighborhoods 50.9%7,524 37.1%542,952 ▲ +13.8%
Outside the city 39.3%5,810 47.2%691,556 ▼ -8.0%
↳ Cicero town, IL 1.0%151 0.8%10,993 ▲ +0.3%
↳ Oak Park village, IL 0.9%140 0.9%13,459 0%
↳ Evanston city, IL 0.9%131 0.9%13,044 0%
↳ Oak Lawn village, IL 0.9%131 0.7%9,767 ▲ +0.2%
↳ Naperville city, IL 0.7%102 0.9%13,352 ▼ -0.2%
↳ All other Illinois locations 30.6%4,529 37.0%540,957 ▼ -6.3%
Out of state 4.2%626 4.9%72,124 ▼ -0.7%
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in ward 3; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Near South Side 1.4%285 2.1%301 2.6%390 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +105▲ +0.6 pp▲ +89▲ +0.6 pp▲ +16
Chicago citywide 0.6%8,246 0.7%9,919 0.7%10,843 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,597– 0.0 pp▲ +924▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,673
South Shore 2.1%414 2.1%301 1.9%282 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −132▼ −0.2 pp▼ −19– 0.0 pp▼ −113
Chicago citywide 0.9%11,525 0.9%12,639 0.8%12,185 – 0.0 pp▲ +660▼ −0.1 pp▼ −454– 0.0 pp▲ +1,114
Lake View 1.7%346 1.8%264 1.8%268 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −78– 0.0 pp▲ +4▲ +0.1 pp▼ −82
Chicago citywide 3.2%41,852 3.2%45,855 3.1%44,776 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,924▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,079▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,003
Grand Boulevard 1.7%327 1.9%281 1.8%266 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −61▼ −0.1 pp▼ −15▲ +0.3 pp▼ −46
Chicago citywide 0.5%6,162 0.5%7,007 0.5%7,149 – 0.0 pp▲ +987– 0.0 pp▲ +142– 0.0 pp▲ +845
Douglas 1.7%331 1.7%246 1.7%249 – 0.0 pp▼ −82– 0.0 pp▲ +3– 0.0 pp▼ −85
Chicago citywide 0.4%5,144 0.4%5,838 0.4%5,339 – 0.0 pp▲ +195– 0.0 pp▼ −499– 0.0 pp▲ +694
All other city neighborhoods 50.8%10,064 51.8%7,486 50.9%7,524 – 0.0 pp▼ −2,540▼ −0.9 pp▲ +38▲ +0.9 pp▼ −2,578
Chicago citywide 38.3%503,539 38.2%541,560 37.1%542,952 ▼ −1.2 pp▲ +39,413▼ −1.1 pp▲ +1,392▼ −0.1 pp▲ +38,021
Outside the city 40.0%7,915 38.6%5,585 39.3%5,810 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −2,105▲ +0.7 pp▲ +225▼ −1.4 pp▼ −2,330
Chicago citywide 45.9%603,753 45.4%642,891 47.2%691,556 ▲ +1.3 pp▲ +87,803▲ +1.9 pp▲ +48,665▼ −0.6 pp▲ +39,138
Cicero town, IL 0.8%151 0.9%124 1.0%151 ▲ +0.3 pp– 0▲ +0.2 pp▲ +27▲ +0.1 pp▼ −27
Chicago citywide 0.8%9,934 0.8%11,086 0.8%10,993 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,059– 0.0 pp▼ −93– 0.0 pp▲ +1,152
Oak Park village, IL 1.0%198 1.1%158 0.9%140 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −58▼ −0.1 pp▼ −18▲ +0.1 pp▼ −40
Chicago citywide 1.0%12,513 0.9%13,154 0.9%13,459 – 0.0 pp▲ +946– 0.0 pp▲ +305– 0.0 pp▲ +641
Evanston city, IL 0.9%181 0.9%127 0.9%131 – 0.0 pp▼ −50– 0.0 pp▲ +4– 0.0 pp▼ −54
Chicago citywide 0.9%12,386 0.9%13,410 0.9%13,044 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +658▼ −0.1 pp▼ −366– 0.0 pp▲ +1,024
Oak Lawn village, IL 1.0%191 0.8%112 0.9%131 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −60▲ +0.1 pp▲ +19▼ −0.2 pp▼ −79
Chicago citywide 0.7%9,277 0.7%9,503 0.7%9,767 – 0.0 pp▲ +490– 0.0 pp▲ +264– 0.0 pp▲ +226
Naperville city, IL 0.6%117 0.6%91 0.7%102 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −15▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11– 0.0 pp▼ −26
Chicago citywide 0.8%10,439 0.8%11,676 0.9%13,352 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,913▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,676– 0.0 pp▲ +1,237
All other Illinois locations 31.5%6,238 29.8%4,313 30.6%4,529 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −1,709▲ +0.8 pp▲ +216▼ −1.7 pp▼ −1,925
Chicago citywide 35.6%467,892 35.1%497,967 37.0%540,957 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +73,065▲ +1.8 pp▲ +42,990▼ −0.5 pp▲ +30,075
Out of state 4.2%831 4.4%637 4.2%626 – 0.0 pp▼ −205▼ −0.2 pp▼ −11▲ +0.2 pp▼ −194
Chicago citywide 4.9%63,789 4.8%68,287 4.9%72,124 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +8,335▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,837– 0.0 pp▲ +4,498

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category Ward 3
No Computer or Smartphone 4.2% ±0.7 pp1,219 ±217
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 12.9% ±2.2 pp3,733 ±641
Desktop or Laptop Available 77.6% ±3.3 pp22,508 ±944
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 4.2%±0.7 pp1,219±217 5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246 ▼ -0.9% 33/50
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 12.9%±2.2 pp3,733±641 10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642 ▲ +2.5% 17/50
Desktop or Laptop Available 77.6%±3.3 pp22,508±944 79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919 ▼ -2.2% 29/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category Ward 3
Has Internet Access 94.1% ±2.8 pp27,308 ±804
Cellular Data Plan Only 11.7% ±2.9 pp3,386 ±854
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 5.2% ±1.6 pp1,518 ±450
No Internet Access 5.9% ±1.6 pp1,712 ±465
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 94.1%±2.8 pp27,308±804 93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310 ▲ +1.0% 18/50
Cellular Data Plan Only 11.7%±2.9 pp3,386±854 12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463 ▼ -0.8% 31/50
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 5.2%±1.6 pp1,518±450 3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940 ▲ +1.3% 9/50
No Internet Access 5.9%±1.6 pp1,712±465 6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730 ▼ -1.0% 33/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category Ward 3
Uninsured Residents 5.6% ±1.0 pp3,291 ±579
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 3.9% ±2.3 pp2,270 ±1,375
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 6.9% ±1.2 pp4,043 ±733
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 0.9% ±1.1 pp554 ±671
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 5.6%±1.0 pp3,291±579 9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,512 ▼ -4.2% 39/50
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 3.9%±2.3 pp2,270±1,375 3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,689 0% 24/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 6.9%±1.2 pp4,043±733 13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,202 ▼ -6.5% 41/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 0.9%±1.1 pp554±671 1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,559 ▼ -0.8% 34/50
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health Insurance Coverage Types

Category Ward 3
Insured (Any Coverage) 94.4% ±1.0 pp54,514 ±569
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 56.9% ±3.4 pp32,864 ±1,962
Direct-Purchase Insurance 9.2% ±1.3 pp5,337 ±779
Medicare 12.3% ±1.4 pp7,109 ±819
Medicaid 20.1% ±1.8 pp11,612 ±1,023
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.7% ±0.6 pp387 ±366
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.9% ±1.2 pp2,858 ±672
Uninsured 5.6% ±1.0 pp3,234 ±569
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 94.4%±1.0 pp54,514±569 90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689 ▲ +4.2% 12/50
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 56.9%±3.4 pp32,864±1,962 51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468 ▲ +5.7% 15/50
Direct-Purchase Insurance 9.2%±1.3 pp5,337±779 8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112 ▲ +0.8% 18/50
Medicare 12.3%±1.4 pp7,109±819 12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911 ▼ -0.3% 29/50
Medicaid 20.1%±1.8 pp11,612±1,023 22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773 ▼ -2.1% 29/50
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.7%±0.6 pp387±366 0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787 ▲ +0.4% 2/50
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.9%±1.2 pp2,858±672 3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544 ▲ +1.1% 13/50
Uninsured 5.6%±1.0 pp3,234±569 9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689 ▼ -4.2% 39/50
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Category Ward 3
Adults With at Least One Disability 17.0% ±1.9 pp8,090 ±900
Mobility Disability 10.6% ±1.5 pp5,060 ±709
Hearing Disability 3.7% ±1.3 pp1,774 ±608
Vision Disability 3.8% ±1.0 pp1,794 ±459
Cognitive Disability 5.6% ±1.2 pp2,671 ±567
Self-Care Disability 4.2% ±1.3 pp1,983 ±615
Independent Living Disability 7.4% ±1.4 pp3,530 ±662
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 17.0%±1.9 pp8,090±900 14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797 ▲ +2.9% 15/50
Mobility Disability 10.6%±1.5 pp5,060±709 7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398 ▲ +3.1% 13/50
Hearing Disability 3.7%±1.3 pp1,774±608 2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337 ▲ +0.9% 8/50
Vision Disability 3.8%±1.0 pp1,794±459 3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269 ▲ +0.8% 18/50
Cognitive Disability 5.6%±1.2 pp2,671±567 5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939 ▲ +0.4% 20/50
Self-Care Disability 4.2%±1.3 pp1,983±615 2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261 ▲ +1.5% 10/50
Independent Living Disability 7.4%±1.4 pp3,530±662 5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247 ▲ +1.7% 14/50
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Incidence of Health Problems

Category Ward 3
Arthritis 20.2%9,123
High Blood Pressure 32.2%14,570
Cancer 4.7%2,129
Current Asthma 11.1%5,018
Coronary Heart Disease 4.6%2,072
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.5%2,483
Diabetes 12.2%5,520
High Cholesterol 30.7%13,904
Obesity 33.4%15,135
Stroke 3.6%1,610
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.2%1,000
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Arthritis 20.2%9,123 19.6%409,178 ▲ +0.6% 22/50
High Blood Pressure 32.2%14,570 29.7%620,030 ▲ +2.5% 16/50
Cancer 4.7%2,129 5.0%104,382 ▼ -0.3% 29/50
Current Asthma 11.1%5,018 10.2%212,940 ▲ +0.9% 15/50
Coronary Heart Disease 4.6%2,072 4.8%100,207 ▼ -0.2% 32/50
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.5%2,483 5.5%114,820 0% 21/50
Diabetes 12.2%5,520 12.0%250,517 ▲ +0.2% 24/50
High Cholesterol 30.7%13,904 31.6%659,696 ▼ -0.9% 35/50
Obesity 33.4%15,135 32.6%680,572 ▲ +0.8% 22/50
Stroke 3.6%1,610 3.3%68,892 ▲ +0.3% 17/50
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.2%1,000 2.5%52,249 ▼ -0.3% 25/50
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Health Risk Behaviors

Category Ward 3
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 17.3%7,815
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.3%5,108
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 22.5%10,188
Short Sleep Duration 40.4%18,297
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 17.3%7,815 19.0%396,652 ▼ -1.7% 32/50
Current Cigarette Smoking 11.3%5,108 11.9%248,430 ▼ -0.6% 29/50
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 22.5%10,188 24.7%515,648 ▼ -2.2% 30/50
Short Sleep Duration 40.4%18,297 37.8%789,129 ▲ +2.6% 16/50
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Overall Health Status

Category Ward 3
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 19.4%8,765
Frequent Physical Distress 10.8%4,867
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 19.4%8,765 21.1%440,493 ▼ -1.7% 30/50
Frequent Physical Distress 10.8%4,867 11.8%246,342 ▼ -1.0% 33/50
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Preventive Care

Category Ward 3
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 72.8%32,945
Routine Checkup in Past Year 79.0%35,756
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 88.0%39,833
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 59.9%27,096
Dental Visit in Past Year 59.0%26,677
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 77.7%35,151
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 72.8%32,945 72.5%1,513,542 ▲ +0.3% 22/50
Routine Checkup in Past Year 79.0%35,756 76.2%1,590,785 ▲ +2.8% 10/50
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 88.0%39,833 86.2%1,799,549 ▲ +1.8% 12/50
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 59.9%27,096 55.8%1,164,905 ▲ +4.1% 12/50
Dental Visit in Past Year 59.0%26,677 58.4%1,219,184 ▲ +0.6% 21/50
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 77.7%35,151 74.2%1,549,032 ▲ +3.5% 7/50
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Mental Health

Category Ward 3
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.3%8,270
Frequent Mental Distress 15.9%7,174
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 29.0%13,141
Loneliness 36.2%16,361
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Ward 3 City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.3%8,270 19.1%398,740 ▼ -0.8% 36/50
Frequent Mental Distress 15.9%7,174 16.0%334,023 ▼ -0.1% 26/50
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 29.0%13,141 28.2%588,716 ▲ +0.8% 24/50
Loneliness 36.2%16,361 35.8%747,377 ▲ +0.4% 24/50
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error


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