Chicago City Council Ward 38 Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Chicago City Council Ward 38 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 38

Nicholas Sposato
Nicholas Sposato
Ward 38 Alderperson

Ward 38 at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category Ward 38
Hispanic 32.8% ±2.6 pp18,488 ±1,446
White 54.6% ±2.2 pp30,764 ±1,258
Black 1.9% ±0.6 pp1,088 ±335
Asian 6.6% ±1.3 pp3,691 ±718
Other or Multi-racial 4.1% ±1.1 pp2,300 ±596
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 38 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 32.8%±2.6 pp18,488±1,446 29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785 ▲ +3.1% 18/50
White 54.6%±2.2 pp30,764±1,258 32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557 ▲ +22.5% 12/50
Black 1.9%±0.6 pp1,088±335 27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047 ▼ -25.5% 49/50
Asian 6.6%±1.3 pp3,691±718 7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370 ▼ -0.7% 21/50
Other or Multi-racial 4.1%±1.1 pp2,300±596 3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778 ▲ +0.6% 19/50
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 28.6% ±2.3 pp16,492 ±1,346 28.3% ±2.0 pp16,726 ±1,210 32.8% ±2.6 pp18,488 ±1,446 ▲ +4.2 pp▲ +1,996▲ +4.6 pp▲ +1,762▼ −0.4 pp▲ +234
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 65.1% ±1.5 pp37,521 ±854 62.6% ±1.3 pp37,087 ±789 54.6% ±2.2 pp30,763 ±1,258 ▼ −10.5 pp▼ −6,758▼ −8.0 pp▼ −6,324▼ −2.5 pp▼ −434
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 1.4% ±0.8 pp806 ±439 1.7% ±0.6 pp998 ±372 1.9% ±0.6 pp1,088 ±335 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +282▲ +0.2 pp▲ +90▲ +0.3 pp▲ +192
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 3.8% ±0.9 pp2,191 ±495 5.7% ±1.1 pp3,353 ±672 6.6% ±1.3 pp3,691 ±718 ▲ +2.8 pp▲ +1,500▲ +0.9 pp▲ +338▲ +1.9 pp▲ +1,162
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 1.1% ±0.4 pp607 ±226 1.8% ±0.6 pp1,037 ±347 4.1% ±1.1 pp2,300 ±596 ▲ +3.0 pp▲ +1,693▲ +2.3 pp▲ +1,263▲ +0.7 pp▲ +430
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 38
Under 5 5.1% ±0.7 pp2,867 ±414
5-17 15.6% ±1.3 pp8,779 ±743
18-24 6.8% ±0.9 pp3,835 ±490
25-44 24.9% ±1.2 pp14,010 ±701
45-64 29.5% ±1.5 pp16,632 ±838
65-74 10.6% ±0.9 pp5,989 ±493
75-84 5.2% ±0.8 pp2,925 ±452
85+ 2.3% ±0.5 pp1,293 ±261
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Under 5 5.1%±0.7 pp2,867±414 5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,726 ▼ -0.2% 33/50
5-17 15.6%±1.3 pp8,779±743 14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,292 ▲ +1.5% 23/50
18-24 6.8%±0.9 pp3,835±490 9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,703 ▼ -2.8% 45/50
25-44 24.9%±1.2 pp14,010±701 34.3%±0.2 pp929,946±6,124 ▼ -9.4% 46/50
45-64 29.5%±1.5 pp16,632±838 22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,184 ▲ +6.7% 1/50
65-74 10.6%±0.9 pp5,989±493 8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,538 ▲ +2.4% 7/50
75-84 5.2%±0.8 pp2,925±452 4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,624 ▲ +1.2% 8/50
85+ 2.3%±0.5 pp1,293±261 1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,900 ▲ +0.6% 9/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category Ward 38
No High School Diploma 9.9% ±1.4 pp4,039 ±583
High School Diploma or GED 27.0% ±2.2 pp11,044 ±904
Some College or Associate's Degree 29.6% ±2.3 pp12,100 ±942
Bachelor's Degree 22.4% ±1.6 pp9,128 ±653
Graduate Degree 11.1% ±1.1 pp4,518 ±445
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 9.9%±1.4 pp4,039±583 12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,665 ▼ -2.9% 30/50
High School Diploma or GED 27.0%±2.2 pp11,044±904 21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,594 ▲ +6.0% 21/50
Some College or Associate's Degree 29.6%±2.3 pp12,100±942 21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,261 ▲ +7.8% 12/50
Bachelor's Degree 22.4%±1.6 pp9,128±653 25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,561 ▼ -3.0% 26/50
Graduate Degree 11.1%±1.1 pp4,518±445 19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±4,874 ▼ -7.9% 33/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category Ward 38
Total Population 56,330 ±2,388
Total Households 21,974 ±926
Population Density 8,850 ±375 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 38 Average Ward Difference
Total Population 56,330 54,206 ▲ +2,124
Total Households 21,974 23,200 ▼ −1,226
Population Density 8,850 people/sq mi 16,281 people/sq mi ▼ −7,431
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 57,617 ±1,825 59,201 ±1,765 56,330 ±2,388 ▼ −1,287 ±3,005▼ −2,871 ±2,969▲ +1,584 ±2,538 ▲ +3,387▲ +5,035▲ +2,124 9/505/5018/50
Average Ward 54,230 54,166 54,206 ▼ −24▲ +40▼ −64
Total Households 20,771 ±449 21,282 ±465 21,974 ±926 ▲ +1,203 ±1,030▲ +692 ±1,037▲ +511 ±647 ▲ +203▼ −38▼ −1,226 22/5023/5025/50
Average Ward 20,568 21,320 23,200 ▲ +2,631▲ +1,880▲ +751
Population Density (per sq mi) 9,052 ±287 9,301 ±277 8,850 ±375 ▼ −202▼ −451▲ +249 ▼ −6,864▼ −6,811▼ −7,431 43/5039/5041/50
Average Ward Density 15,916 16,112 16,281 ▲ +366▲ +169▲ +196

Household Size

Category Ward 38
Average Household Size 2.54±0.13
1-Person Households 27.7% ±2.9 pp6,093 ±629
2-Person Households 31.3% ±2.3 pp6,874 ±503
3-Person Households 16.4% ±2.0 pp3,610 ±432
4+ Person Households 24.6% ±2.1 pp5,397 ±456
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.54±0.13 2.29±0.02 ▲ +0.25 19/50
1-Person Households 27.7%±2.9 pp6,093±629 39.7%±0.4 pp460,268±4,301 ▼ -11.9% 40/50
2-Person Households 31.3%±2.3 pp6,874±503 29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±4,195 ▲ +1.8% 16/50
3-Person Households 16.4%±2.0 pp3,610±432 12.9%±0.3 pp149,291±3,231 ▲ +3.6% 6/50
4+ Person Households 24.6%±2.1 pp5,397±456 18.0%±0.3 pp208,411±4,023 ▲ +6.6% 15/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category Ward 38
Never Married 32.2% ±2.0 pp15,003 ±953
Married 51.1% ±0.7 pp23,784 ±335
Separated 2.0% ±0.6 pp922 ±277
Divorced 8.1% ±1.0 pp3,793 ±457
Widowed 6.6% ±0.8 pp3,060 ±390
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Never Married 32.2%±2.0 pp15,003±953 49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623 ▼ -17.4% 49/50
Married 51.1%±0.7 pp23,784±335 35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077 ▲ +15.6% 2/50
Separated 2.0%±0.6 pp922±277 2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379 ▼ -0.2% 29/50
Divorced 8.1%±1.0 pp3,793±457 7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966 ▲ +0.2% 20/50
Widowed 6.6%±0.8 pp3,060±390 4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738 ▲ +1.8% 10/50
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category Ward 38
Speak English Only 50.6% ±2.4 pp27,282 ±1,297
Spanish 23.9% ±2.3 pp12,896 ±1,223
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 14.7% ±1.6 pp7,927 ±870
Tagalog (incl. Filipino) 3.4% ±0.9 pp1,848 ±478
Other Indo-European 3.0% ±0.7 pp1,616 ±383
Other Languages 2.5% ±0.7 pp1,341 ±398
Arabic 1.9% ±0.9 pp1,025 ±461
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 38 City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 50.6%±2.4 pp27,282±1,297 64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218 ▼ -14.0% 36/50
Spanish 23.9%±2.3 pp12,896±1,223 23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166 ▲ +0.2% 18/50
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 14.7%±1.6 pp7,927±870 2.6%±0.1 pp67,932±3,529 ▲ +12.1% 2/30
Tagalog (incl. Filipino) 3.4%±0.9 pp1,848±478 0.8%±0.1 pp20,222±1,843 ▲ +2.6% 3/10
Other Indo-European 3.0%±0.7 pp1,616±383 2.4%±0.1 pp61,672±3,192 ▲ +0.6% 13/27
Other Languages 2.5%±0.7 pp1,341±398 1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452 ▲ +1.5% 28/50
Arabic 1.9%±0.9 pp1,025±461 0.5%±0.1 pp13,601±1,716 ▲ +1.4% 3/6
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 38
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 81.4% ±1.7 pp81.4%±1.7 pp43,521 ±908
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 18.6% ±1.6 pp18.6%±1.6 pp9,942 ±830
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 10.0% ±1.1 pp53.9%±4.2 pp5,355 ±612
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 6.6% ±1.0 pp35.4%±4.5 pp3,521 ±532
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.0% ±0.7 pp10.7%±3.5 pp1,067 ±362
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 81.4%±1.7 pp81.4%±1.7 pp43,521±908 85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961 ▼ -4.0%▼ -4.0% 34/50
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 18.6%±1.6 pp18.6%±1.6 pp9,942±830 14.6%±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404±6,794 ▲ +4.0%▲ +4.0% 17/50
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 10.0%±1.1 pp53.9%±4.2 pp5,355±612 7.1%±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252±4,686 ▲ +2.9%▲ +4.9% 15/5021/50
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 6.6%±1.0 pp35.4%±4.5 pp3,521±532 5.2%±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269±3,923 ▲ +1.4%▼ -0.2% 19/5024/50
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 2.0%±0.7 pp10.7%±3.5 pp1,067±362 2.3%±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883±2,982 ▼ -0.3%▼ -4.7% 20/5033/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category Ward 38
Married-Couple Households 48.9% ±2.2 pp10,737 ±492
Unmarried-Couple Households 4.0% ±1.0 pp889 ±212
One-Person Households 27.7% ±3.2 pp6,093 ±699
Other Household Types 19.4% ±6.2 pp4,254 ±1,369
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 38 City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 48.9%±2.2 pp10,737±492 30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598 ▲ +18.0% 3/50
Unmarried-Couple Households 4.0%±1.0 pp889±212 8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797 ▼ -4.2% 49/50
One-Person Households 27.7%±3.2 pp6,093±699 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729 ▼ -11.9% 40/50
Other Household Types 19.4%±6.2 pp4,254±1,369 21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514 ▼ -1.8% 31/50
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 38
Children in Married-Couple Households 74.2% ±3.8 pp8,812 ±456
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 4.2% ±1.6 pp499 ±193
Children in Single-Mother Households 16.4% ±4.7 pp1,947 ±557
Children in Single-Father Households 5.1% ±2.0 pp610 ±237
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 38 City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 74.2%±3.8 pp8,812±456 56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257 ▲ +18.2% 13/50
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 4.2%±1.6 pp499±193 8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208 ▼ -4.6% 40/50
Children in Single-Mother Households 16.4%±4.7 pp1,947±557 30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521 ▼ -14.2% 37/50
Children in Single-Father Households 5.1%±2.0 pp610±237 4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006 ▲ +0.5% 16/50
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 38
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 2.3% ±0.5 pp2.3%±0.5 pp1,040 ±213
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 26.3% ±13.0 pp0.6%±0.3 pp273 ±135
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 13.1% ±10.7 pp0.3%±0.2 pp137 ±111
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 29.9% ±12.0 pp0.7%±0.3 pp311 ±124
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 5.8% ±8.8 pp0.1%±0.2 pp61 ±92
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 24.9% ±16.7 pp0.6%±0.4 pp259 ±174
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 2.3%±0.5 pp2.3%±0.5 pp1,040±213 2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397 ▼ -0.5%▼ -0.5% 28/50
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 26.3%±13.0 pp0.6%±0.3 pp273±135 26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067 ▼ -0.5%▼ -0.1% 28/5028/50
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 13.1%±10.7 pp0.3%±0.2 pp137±111 12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579 ▲ +0.2%▼ -0.1% 23/5022/50
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 29.9%±12.0 pp0.7%±0.3 pp311±124 28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846 ▲ +1.0%▼ -0.1% 24/5028/50
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 5.8%±8.8 pp0.1%±0.2 pp61±92 4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441 ▲ +0.9%0% 16/5019/50
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 24.9%±16.7 pp0.6%±0.4 pp259±174 26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916 ▼ -1.7%▼ -0.2% 27/5026/50
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 38
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 69.3% ±2.0 pp69.3%±2.0 pp39,057 ±1,130
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 30.7% ±1.7 pp30.7%±1.7 pp17,273 ±975
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 19.3% ±1.3 pp62.9%±2.5 pp10,859 ±754
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 11.4% ±1.3 pp37.1%±3.9 pp6,414 ±759
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 38 City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 69.3%±2.0 pp69.3%±2.0 pp39,057±1,130 79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926 ▼ -9.8%▼ -9.8% 39/50
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 30.7%±1.7 pp30.7%±1.7 pp17,273±975 20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968 ▲ +9.8%▲ +9.8% 12/50
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 19.3%±1.3 pp62.9%±2.5 pp10,859±754 10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603 ▲ +9.3%▲ +15.1% 4/505/50
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 11.4%±1.3 pp37.1%±3.9 pp6,414±759 10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504 ▲ +0.5%▼ -15.1% 23/5046/50
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 38
Born in Poland (of foreign-born residents) 8.9%±1.2 pp29.0%±3.3 pp5,053±672
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 5.5%±1.1 pp18.0%±3.3 pp3,135±620
Born in Philippines (of foreign-born residents) 3.4%±0.8 pp11.2%±2.5 pp1,948±458
Born in Ukraine (of foreign-born residents) 1.9%±0.6 pp6.2%±2.0 pp1,072±364
Born in Guatemala (of foreign-born residents) 1.2%±0.4 pp3.7%±1.2 pp653±209
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 9.5%31.1%5,416
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 38 Chicago Difference Rank
Born in Poland (of foreign-born residents) 8.9% ±1.2 pp29.0%±3.3 pp5,053 1.0% ±0.1 pp4.6%26,188 ▲ +7.9%▲ +24.4% 1/501/50
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 5.5% ±1.1 pp18.0%±3.3 pp3,135 8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978 ▼ -2.7%▼ -21.3% 23/5030/50
Born in Philippines (of foreign-born residents) 3.4% ±0.8 pp11.2%±2.5 pp1,948 0.8% ±0.1 pp3.8%21,740 ▲ +2.6%▲ +7.3% 3/503/50
Born in Ukraine (of foreign-born residents) 1.9% ±0.6 pp6.2%±2.0 pp1,072 0.3% ±0.0 pp1.5%8,599 ▲ +1.6%▲ +4.6% 2/502/50
Born in Guatemala (of foreign-born residents) 1.2% ±0.4 pp3.7%±1.2 pp653 0.4% ±0.0 pp1.9%11,016 ▲ +0.7%▲ +1.8% 3/505/50
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 9.5%31.1%5,416 ——
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 38
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 6.6% ±1.1 pp21.6%±3.5 pp3,770 ±650
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 6.4% ±0.9 pp20.8%±2.8 pp3,619 ±528
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 7.4% ±0.9 pp24.0%±2.6 pp4,187 ±514
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 10.3% ±0.9 pp33.5%±2.3 pp5,842 ±530
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 6.6%±1.1 pp21.6%±3.5 pp3,770±650 5.9%±0.2 pp915.4%±64.0 pp159,447±5,557 ▲ +0.8%▼ -893.8% 18/5034/50
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 6.4%±0.9 pp20.8%±2.8 pp3,619±528 4.5%±0.1 pp699.9%±48.3 pp121,912±4,035 ▲ +1.9%▼ -679.1% 11/5025/50
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 7.4%±0.9 pp24.0%±2.6 pp4,187±514 4.6%±0.1 pp711.0%±48.6 pp123,849±3,901 ▲ +2.8%▼ -687.0% 8/5017/50
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 10.3%±0.9 pp33.5%±2.3 pp5,842±530 6.0%±0.1 pp928.2%±59.7 pp161,675±3,491 ▲ +4.3%▼ -894.7% 10/5013/50
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 0.7% ±0.3 pp399 ±171 3.4% ±0.7 pp1,976 ±402 6.6% ±1.1 pp3,770 ±650 ▲ +5.9 pp▲ +3,371▲ +3.3 pp▲ +1,794▲ +2.7 pp▲ +1,577
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 7.0% ±0.9 pp4,032 ±532 7.4% ±0.9 pp4,343 ±551 6.4% ±0.9 pp3,619 ±528 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −413▼ −1.0 pp▼ −724▲ +0.4 pp▲ +311
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 10.5% ±1.3 pp6,056 ±723 9.4% ±1.1 pp5,500 ±637 7.4% ±0.9 pp4,187 ±514 ▼ −3.2 pp▼ −1,869▼ −2.0 pp▼ −1,313▼ −1.2 pp▼ −556
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 12.6% ±1.1 pp7,254 ±635 12.4% ±1.0 pp7,308 ±584 10.3% ±0.9 pp5,842 ±530 ▼ −2.3 pp▼ −1,412▼ −2.2 pp▼ −1,466▼ −0.2 pp▲ +54
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 38
Average Household Income $113,592±$4,741
Per Capita Income $44,641±$1,784
10th Percentile Household Income $21,937±$3,258
25th Percentile Household Income $47,978±$3,619
Median Household Income $92,262±$5,431
75th Percentile Household Income $156,401±$8,311
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $113,592±$4,741 $116,016±$1,263 ▼ −$2,424 18/50
Per Capita Income $44,641±$1,784 $50,086±$581 ▼ −$5,445 23/50
10th Percentile Household Income $21,937±$3,258 $12,933±$271 ▲ +$9,003 12/50
25th Percentile Household Income $47,978±$3,619 $34,575±$649 ▲ +$13,403 13/50
Median Household Income $92,262±$5,431 $77,902±$907 ▲ +$14,360 15/50
75th Percentile Household Income $156,401±$8,311 $144,150±$1,210 ▲ +$12,251 16/50
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) $92,082 ±3,075 $109,445 ±4,248 $113,592 ±4,741 ▲ +$21,510▲ +$4,147▲ +$17,363
Chicago citywide $95,689 ±910 $111,304 ±1,075 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $69,493 ±2,320 $89,198 ±3,462 $113,592 ±4,741 ▲ +$44,099▲ +$24,394▲ +$19,705
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) $34,924 ±825 $41,218 ±1,368 $44,641 ±1,784 ▲ +$9,717▲ +$3,423▲ +$6,294
Chicago citywide $37,927 ±351 $45,525 ±412 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $26,357 ±623 $33,593 ±1,115 $44,641 ±1,784 ▲ +$18,284▲ +$11,048▲ +$7,236
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) $19,512 ±1,878 $21,860 ±1,926 $21,937 ±3,258 ▲ +$2,424▲ +$77▲ +$2,347
Chicago citywide $11,828 ±190 $13,281 ±277 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $14,725 ±1,417 $17,816 ±1,570 $21,937 ±3,258 ▲ +$7,211▲ +$4,121▲ +$3,090
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) $40,591 ±2,154 $45,977 ±3,128 $47,978 ±3,619 ▲ +$7,387▲ +$2,001▲ +$5,386
Chicago citywide $28,727 ±321 $31,597 ±462 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $30,633 ±1,626 $37,471 ±2,550 $47,978 ±3,619 ▲ +$17,345▲ +$10,507▲ +$6,838
Chicago citywide $21,680 ±242 $25,751 ±376 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $77,176 ±3,773 $91,252 ±4,100 $92,262 ±5,431 ▲ +$15,086▲ +$1,010▲ +$14,076
Chicago citywide $63,379 ±591 $71,469 ±723 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $58,244 ±2,848 $74,371 ±3,342 $92,262 ±5,431 ▲ +$34,018▲ +$17,891▲ +$16,127
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) $127,860 ±3,721 $146,455 ±4,341 $156,401 ±8,311 ▲ +$28,541▲ +$9,946▲ +$18,595
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) $96,494 ±2,808 $119,361 ±3,538 $156,401 ±8,311 ▲ +$59,907▲ +$37,040▲ +$22,867
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) $183,892 ±6,814 $216,135 ±6,611 — ——▲ +$32,243
Chicago citywide $202,601 ±2,442 $235,390 ±1,636 — ——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $138,780 ±5,143 $176,150 ±5,388 — ——▲ +$37,370
Chicago citywide $152,899 ±1,843 $191,844 ±1,333 — ——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category Ward 38
Below Poverty Line 8.1% ±1.4 pp4,549 ±780
Below 200% Poverty Line 21.5% ±2.7 pp12,100 ±1,528
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 4.4% ±1.1 pp2,464 ±606
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 38 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 8.1%±1.4 pp4,549±780 16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330 ▼ -8.8% 44/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 21.5%±2.7 pp12,100±1,528 33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660 ▼ -11.9% 39/50
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 4.4%±1.1 pp2,464±606 8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649 ▼ -4.0% 41/50
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 38
Food Insecurity 15.4%6,668
Housing Insecurity 13.0%5,641
Transportation Barriers 7.3%3,188
Threatened Utility Shutoff 6.8%2,945
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 38 City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 15.4%6,668 24.4%509,385 ▼ -9.0% 38/50
Housing Insecurity 13.0%5,641 19.7%411,266 ▼ -6.7% 36/50
Transportation Barriers 7.3%3,188 11.6%242,167 ▼ -4.3% 39/50
Threatened Utility Shutoff 6.8%2,945 11.9%248,430 ▼ -5.1% 39/50
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 38
In Labor Force 87.8% ±1.9 pp19,822 ±420
↳ Employed 84.9% ±2.0 pp19,162 ±450
↳ Unemployed 2.9% ±0.9 pp661 ±210
↳ Unemployment Rate 3.3% ±1.1 pp—
Not in Labor Force 12.2% ±6.6 pp2,758 ±1,488
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 38 City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 87.8%±1.9 pp19,822±420 85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,571 ▲ +2.2% 19/50
↳ Employed 84.9%±2.0 pp19,162±450 79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,015 ▲ +5.3% 15/50
↳ Unemployed 2.9%±0.9 pp661±210 5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,565 ▼ -3.0% 46/50
↳ Unemployment Rate 3.3%±1.1 pp— 6.9%±0.2 pp86,502±3,074 ▼ -3.6% 45/50
Not in Labor Force 12.2%±6.6 pp2,758±1,488 14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±13,145 ▼ -2.2% 32/50
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 38
Management, Business, Science & Arts 36.6% ±2.5 pp10,735 ±740
↳ Management Occupations 10.4% ±1.5 pp3,046 ±440
↳ Business & Financial Operations 5.7% ±1.0 pp1,675 ±295
↳ Computer & Mathematical 2.6% ±0.7 pp767 ±199
↳ Architecture & Engineering 1.7% ±0.6 pp484 ±168
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.5% ±0.4 pp132 ±118
↳ Community & Social Service 1.0% ±0.5 pp289 ±139
↳ Legal Occupations 0.9% ±0.5 pp263 ±134
↳ Education, Training & Library 6.5% ±1.2 pp1,909 ±352
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.5% ±0.7 pp722 ±203
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 3.4% ±0.8 pp994 ±225
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.6% ±0.5 pp454 ±160
Service 19.9% ±2.5 pp5,840 ±720
↳ Healthcare Support 4.8% ±1.3 pp1,407 ±374
↳ Protective Service 5.0% ±1.4 pp1,463 ±401
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.3% ±0.8 pp963 ±239
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 3.7% ±1.0 pp1,096 ±289
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.1% ±0.9 pp910 ±252
Sales & Office 20.7% ±2.5 pp6,062 ±735
↳ Sales & Related 7.7% ±1.3 pp2,255 ±383
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.0% ±2.2 pp3,806 ±652
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 8.1% ±1.8 pp2,383 ±515
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0% ±0.3 pp9 ±90
↳ Construction & Extraction 5.8% ±1.6 pp1,689 ±480
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 2.3% ±0.7 pp685 ±211
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 14.6% ±1.8 pp4,280 ±530
↳ Production Occupations 6.1% ±1.2 pp1,773 ±365
↳ Transportation Occupations 5.5% ±1.1 pp1,600 ±333
↳ Material Moving Occupations 3.1% ±0.8 pp907 ±236
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 38 City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 36.6%±2.5 pp10,735±740 49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710 ▼ -12.6% 31/50
↳ Management Occupations 10.4%±1.5 pp3,046±440 12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807 ▼ -1.9% 26/50
↳ Business & Financial Operations 5.7%±1.0 pp1,675±295 9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358 ▼ -3.4% 33/50
↳ Computer & Mathematical 2.6%±0.7 pp767±199 4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690 ▼ -2.3% 34/50
↳ Architecture & Engineering 1.7%±0.6 pp484±168 1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380 0% 24/50
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.5%±0.4 pp132±118 1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340 ▼ -0.9% 39/50
↳ Community & Social Service 1.0%±0.5 pp289±139 1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500 ▼ -0.9% 46/50
↳ Legal Occupations 0.9%±0.5 pp263±134 2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814 ▼ -1.4% 33/50
↳ Education, Training & Library 6.5%±1.2 pp1,909±352 6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697 ▼ -0.1% 23/50
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.5%±0.7 pp722±203 3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786 ▼ -0.7% 25/50
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 3.4%±0.8 pp994±225 4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652 ▼ -1.2% 27/50
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.6%±0.5 pp454±160 1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387 ▲ +0.2% 13/50
Service 19.9%±2.5 pp5,840±720 16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217 ▲ +3.0% 24/50
↳ Healthcare Support 4.8%±1.3 pp1,407±374 3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107 ▲ +1.4% 13/50
↳ Protective Service 5.0%±1.4 pp1,463±401 2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734 ▲ +2.2% 11/50
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.3%±0.8 pp963±239 5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393 ▼ -1.8% 42/50
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 3.7%±1.0 pp1,096±289 3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967 ▲ +0.7% 25/50
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.1%±0.9 pp910±252 2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657 ▲ +0.4% 17/50
Sales & Office 20.7%±2.5 pp6,062±735 17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754 ▲ +3.2% 7/50
↳ Sales & Related 7.7%±1.3 pp2,255±383 8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174 ▼ -0.4% 27/50
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.0%±2.2 pp3,806±652 9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591 ▲ +3.6% 8/50
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 8.1%±1.8 pp2,383±515 4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929 ▲ +3.5% 10/50
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0%±0.3 pp9±90 0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406 ▼ -0.1% 37/50
↳ Construction & Extraction 5.8%±1.6 pp1,689±480 2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062 ▲ +2.9% 9/50
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 2.3%±0.7 pp685±211 1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722 ▲ +0.7% 13/50
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 14.6%±1.8 pp4,280±530 11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629 ▲ +2.8% 23/50
↳ Production Occupations 6.1%±1.2 pp1,773±365 4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275 ▲ +1.9% 14/50
↳ Transportation Occupations 5.5%±1.1 pp1,600±333 3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118 ▲ +1.6% 16/50
↳ Material Moving Occupations 3.1%±0.8 pp907±236 3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312 ▼ -0.7% 33/50
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 38
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.2% ±0.4 pp68 ±108
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.2% ±0.4 pp68 ±108
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
Construction 6.5% ±1.6 pp1,906 ±480
Manufacturing 10.6% ±1.5 pp3,105 ±433
Wholesale Trade 1.9% ±0.7 pp557 ±207
Retail Trade 9.1% ±1.3 pp2,653 ±387
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 8.5% ±1.5 pp2,477 ±438
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 8.0% ±1.5 pp2,357 ±431
↳ Utilities 0.4% ±0.4 pp121 ±122
Information 1.8% ±0.5 pp521 ±158
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 7.2% ±1.3 pp2,099 ±366
↳ Finance & Insurance 4.7% ±1.1 pp1,379 ±314
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.5% ±0.7 pp720 ±214
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 12.7% ±1.5 pp3,723 ±434
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 7.7% ±1.1 pp2,256 ±327
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1% ±0.3 pp23 ±91
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 4.9% ±1.1 pp1,444 ±331
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 21.5% ±1.7 pp6,312 ±491
↳ Educational Services 9.0% ±1.2 pp2,624 ±357
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 12.6% ±1.5 pp3,687 ±442
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 7.4% ±1.4 pp2,174 ±410
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.0% ±0.9 pp593 ±251
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.4% ±1.1 pp1,581 ±334
Other Services 5.8% ±1.2 pp1,687 ±349
Public Administration 6.9% ±1.4 pp2,017 ±419
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 38 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.2%±0.4 pp68±108 0.2%±0.0 pp— 0% 18/50
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.2%±0.4 pp68±108 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▲ +0.1% 14/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 23/50
Construction 6.5%±1.6 pp1,906±480 3.8%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.7% 7/50
Manufacturing 10.6%±1.5 pp3,105±433 7.7%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.9% 9/50
Wholesale Trade 1.9%±0.7 pp557±207 2.0%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.1% 26/50
Retail Trade 9.1%±1.3 pp2,653±387 8.2%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.8% 27/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 8.5%±1.5 pp2,477±438 7.1%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.4% 20/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 8.0%±1.5 pp2,357±431 6.5%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.5% 21/50
↳ Utilities 0.4%±0.4 pp121±122 0.5%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.1% 27/50
Information 1.8%±0.5 pp521±158 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.3% 25/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 7.2%±1.3 pp2,099±366 8.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.7% 26/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 4.7%±1.1 pp1,379±314 6.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.0% 32/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.5%±0.7 pp720±214 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.3% 12/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 12.7%±1.5 pp3,723±434 18.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -5.5% 35/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 7.7%±1.1 pp2,256±327 13.4%±0.3 pp— ▼ -5.7% 29/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%±0.3 pp23±91 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 29/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 4.9%±1.1 pp1,444±331 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.3% 23/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 21.5%±1.7 pp6,312±491 24.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -2.6% 33/50
↳ Educational Services 9.0%±1.2 pp2,624±357 10.5%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.5% 29/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 12.6%±1.5 pp3,687±442 13.7%±0.3 pp— ▼ -1.1% 31/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 7.4%±1.4 pp2,174±410 9.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.7% 33/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2.0%±0.9 pp593±251 2.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.2% 26/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.4%±1.1 pp1,581±334 6.9%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.5% 34/50
Other Services 5.8%±1.2 pp1,687±349 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.2% 12/50
Public Administration 6.9%±1.4 pp2,017±419 4.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.9% 7/50
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 38
Private Company Employee 65.4% ±1.8 pp19,161 ±529
Self-Employed 9.2% ±1.3 pp2,702 ±378
Nonprofit 7.5% ±1.1 pp2,209 ±326
Government 17.8% ±2.1 pp5,201 ±607
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1% ±0.3 pp27 ±93
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 38 City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 65.4%±1.8 pp19,161±529 67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822 ▼ -2.5% 27/50
Self-Employed 9.2%±1.3 pp2,702±378 8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989 ▲ +0.9% 12/50
Nonprofit 7.5%±1.1 pp2,209±326 12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035 ▼ -4.6% 45/50
Government 17.8%±2.1 pp5,201±607 12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021 ▲ +4.9% 15/50
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1%±0.3 pp27±93 0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408 ▼ -0.1% 28/50
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 38
Full-Time, Year-Round 72.1% ±2.1 pp22,589 ±644
Part-Time or Part-Year 27.9% ±1.8 pp8,753 ±574
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 38 City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 72.1%±2.1 pp22,589±644 67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875 ▲ +5.0% 9/50
Part-Time or Part-Year 27.9%±1.8 pp8,753±574 33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897 ▼ -5.0% 42/50
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 38
Average FT Earnings $78,427±$2,590
10th Percentile FT Earnings $29,961±$2,237
25th Percentile FT Earnings $43,117±$2,502
Median FT Earnings $64,253±$2,448
75th Percentile FT Earnings $97,131±$2,640
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $78,427±$2,590 $96,214±$968 ▼ −$17,787 25/50
10th Percentile FT Earnings $29,961±$2,237 $29,008±$387 ▲ +$953 21/50
25th Percentile FT Earnings $43,117±$2,502 $43,011±$345 ▲ +$106 19/50
Median FT Earnings $64,253±$2,448 $69,663±$530 ▼ −$5,410 23/50
75th Percentile FT Earnings $97,131±$2,640 Over $100,000 ▼ −$2,869+ 25/50
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) $68,789 ±2,202 $78,533 ±3,150 $78,427 ±2,590 ▲ +$9,638▼ −$107▲ +$9,744
Chicago citywide $83,170 ±714 $91,467 ±682 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $51,914 ±1,662 $64,005 ±2,567 $78,427 ±2,590 ▲ +$26,513▲ +$14,422▲ +$12,091
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) $26,917 ±1,381 $28,857 ±1,755 $29,961 ±2,237 ▲ +$3,044▲ +$1,104▲ +$1,940
Chicago citywide $24,209 ±243 $26,113 ±152 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $20,314 ±1,042 $23,518 ±1,431 $29,961 ±2,237 ▲ +$9,647▲ +$6,442▲ +$3,204
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) $38,978 ±1,377 $40,675 ±1,287 $43,117 ±2,502 ▲ +$4,139▲ +$2,442▲ +$1,697
Chicago citywide $37,393 ±278 $39,415 ±229 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $29,416 ±1,039 $33,150 ±1,049 $43,117 ±2,502 ▲ +$13,701▲ +$9,966▲ +$3,734
Chicago citywide $28,220 ±210 $32,123 ±187 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $56,931 ±1,823 $64,368 ±1,615 $64,253 ±2,448 ▲ +$7,322▼ −$115▲ +$7,437
Chicago citywide $60,575 ±496 $64,628 ±327 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $42,965 ±1,376 $52,460 ±1,316 $64,253 ±2,448 ▲ +$21,288▲ +$11,793▲ +$9,495
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) $84,813 ±3,069 $97,304 ±3,133 $97,131 ±2,640 ▲ +$12,318▼ −$173▲ +$12,491
Chicago citywide $98,274 ±615 $108,202 ±616 — ——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $64,007 ±2,316 $79,303 ±2,553 $97,131 ±2,640 ▲ +$33,124▲ +$17,828▲ +$15,296
Chicago citywide $74,166 ±464 $88,185 ±502 — ——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $124,529 ±3,321 — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $93,980 ±2,506 — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category Ward 38
Average PT Earnings $29,766±$2,760
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,233±$503
25th Percentile PT Earnings $7,232±$1,095
Median PT Earnings $16,896±$1,953
75th Percentile PT Earnings $37,959±$5,544
90th Percentile PT Earnings $81,731±$10,712
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $29,766±$2,760 $33,575±$750 ▼ −$3,810 24/50
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,233±$503 $2,183±$87 ▲ +$50 25/50
25th Percentile PT Earnings $7,232±$1,095 $7,222±$206 ▲ +$11 25/50
Median PT Earnings $16,896±$1,953 $19,180±$393 ▼ −$2,283 33/50
75th Percentile PT Earnings $37,959±$5,544 $38,498±$681 ▼ −$539 20/50
90th Percentile PT Earnings $81,731±$10,712 $73,776±$1,391 ▲ +$7,954 15/50
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) $27,136 ±1,857 $28,824 ±1,898 $29,766 ±2,760 ▲ +$2,629▲ +$942▲ +$1,687
Chicago citywide $27,076 ±473 $31,236 ±676 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $20,479 ±1,401 $23,491 ±1,547 $29,766 ±2,760 ▲ +$9,286▲ +$6,274▲ +$3,012
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) $2,876 ±457 $2,729 ±420 $2,233 ±503 ▼ −$643▼ −$496▼ −$147
Chicago citywide $2,230 ±48 $2,283 ±59 $2,183 ±87 ▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $2,171 ±345 $2,224 ±342 $2,233 ±503 ▲ +$63▲ +$9▲ +$54
Chicago citywide $1,683 ±36 $1,861 ±48 $2,183 ±87 ▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $7,931 ±782 $6,994 ±884 $7,232 ±1,095 ▼ −$698▲ +$238▼ −$936
Chicago citywide $6,390 ±123 $6,841 ±156 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $5,985 ±590 $5,700 ±721 $7,232 ±1,095 ▲ +$1,247▲ +$1,532▼ −$285
Chicago citywide $4,822 ±93 $5,575 ±127 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $17,658 ±1,422 $17,714 ±1,373 $16,896 ±1,953 ▼ −$762▼ −$817▲ +$55
Chicago citywide $15,461 ±166 $17,025 ±275 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $13,326 ±1,073 $14,437 ±1,119 $16,896 ±1,953 ▲ +$3,570▲ +$2,460▲ +$1,110
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) $35,006 ±3,178 $36,451 ±3,698 $37,959 ±5,544 ▲ +$2,953▲ +$1,508▲ +$1,445
Chicago citywide $30,795 ±619 $34,779 ±505 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $26,419 ±2,398 $29,708 ±3,014 $37,959 ±5,544 ▲ +$11,541▲ +$8,251▲ +$3,289
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) $66,488 ±5,866 $72,505 ±7,891 $81,731 ±10,712 ▲ +$15,242▲ +$9,226▲ +$6,017
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) $50,178 ±4,427 $59,092 ±6,431 $81,731 ±10,712 ▲ +$31,553▲ +$22,639▲ +$8,914
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 38
Average Earnings $65,166±$1,190
10th Percentile Earnings $9,827±$1,369
25th Percentile Earnings $28,476±$2,471
Median Earnings $53,784±$2,461
75th Percentile Earnings $89,018±$3,356
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $65,166±$1,190 $75,571±$768 ▼ −$10,405 24/50
10th Percentile Earnings $9,827±$1,369 $8,529±$272 ▲ +$1,298 19/50
25th Percentile Earnings $28,476±$2,471 $25,183±$358 ▲ +$3,293 15/50
Median Earnings $53,784±$2,461 $51,367±$471 ▲ +$2,417 18/50
75th Percentile Earnings $89,018±$3,356 $93,324±$598 ▼ −$4,306 20/50
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) $54,026 ±1,311 $62,025 ±1,928 $65,166 ±1,190 ▲ +$11,140▲ +$3,141▲ +$7,999
Chicago citywide $62,453 ±534 $71,626 ±551 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $40,772 ±989 $50,550 ±1,571 $65,166 ±1,190 ▲ +$24,393▲ +$14,615▲ +$9,778
Chicago citywide $47,133 ±403 $58,375 ±449 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $8,895 ±936 $8,596 ±1,148 $9,827 ±1,369 ▲ +$933▲ +$1,231▼ −$298
Chicago citywide $6,858 ±139 $8,358 ±164 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $6,713 ±706 $7,006 ±936 $9,827 ±1,369 ▲ +$3,115▲ +$2,821▲ +$293
Chicago citywide $5,176 ±105 $6,812 ±134 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $22,589 ±1,414 $25,264 ±1,433 $28,476 ±2,471 ▲ +$5,887▲ +$3,212▲ +$2,675
Chicago citywide $19,598 ±241 $23,173 ±290 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $17,048 ±1,067 $20,590 ±1,168 $28,476 ±2,471 ▲ +$11,428▲ +$7,886▲ +$3,543
Chicago citywide $14,790 ±182 $18,886 ±236 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $44,235 ±1,447 $49,953 ±2,100 $53,784 ±2,461 ▲ +$9,549▲ +$3,831▲ +$5,718
Chicago citywide $42,365 ±293 $47,195 ±370 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $33,383 ±1,092 $40,712 ±1,711 $53,784 ±2,461 ▲ +$20,400▲ +$13,072▲ +$7,328
Chicago citywide $31,972 ±221 $38,464 ±302 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $71,689 ±1,860 $84,862 ±3,046 $89,018 ±3,356 ▲ +$17,329▲ +$4,156▲ +$13,174
Chicago citywide $78,784 ±555 $87,853 ±597 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $54,102 ±1,404 $69,163 ±2,482 $89,018 ±3,356 ▲ +$34,916▲ +$19,855▲ +$15,061
Chicago citywide $59,457 ±418 $71,600 ±486 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $112,355 ±3,669 $119,663 ±2,211 — ——▲ +$7,307
Chicago citywide $128,659 ±682 — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $84,793 ±2,769 $97,525 ±1,802 — ——▲ +$12,733
Chicago citywide $97,097 ±515 — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Ward 38

Category Ward 38
Household income at age 35 $67,779 ±$1,022
Household income percentile rank 56.7 ±0.53 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 26.7% ±0.82 pp
Individual income at age 35 $45,870 ±$637
Fraction married 47.8% ±0.94 pp
Employment rate 78.4% ±0.78 pp
Incarceration rate 0.44% ±0.14 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 38. 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 38 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 38 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $67,779 ±$1,022 $43,090 ±$102 +$24,690
Household income percentile rank 56.7 ±0.53 pp 40.9 ±0.06 pp +15.8 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 26.7% ±0.82 pp 11.4% ±0.08 pp +15.3 pp
Individual income at age 35 $45,870 ±$637 $33,544 ±$80 +$12,326
Fraction married 47.8% ±0.94 pp 26.4% ±0.11 pp +21.5 pp
Employment rate 78.4% ±0.78 pp 74.4% ±0.11 pp +4.1 pp
Incarceration rate 0.44% ±0.14 pp 2.87% ±0.05 pp −2.4 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 38. 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 38 · 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 38 in Lower-Income Families

Category Ward 38
Household income at age 35 $53,473 ±$1,611
Household income percentile rank 48.3 ±0.98 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 17.3% ±1.37 pp
Individual income at age 35 $37,321 ±$1,108
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 38 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 38 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 38 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $53,473 ±$1,611 $34,711 ±$124 +$18,761
Household income percentile rank 48.3 ±0.98 pp 35.3 ±0.09 pp +13.0 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 17.3% ±1.37 pp 6.31% ±0.09 pp +11.0 pp
Individual income at age 35 $37,321 ±$1,108 $28,716 ±$106 +$8,605
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 38 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 38 · 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 38

Category Ward 38
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 85.6% ±0.67 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 23.8% ±0.81 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 38. 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 38 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 38 City Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 85.6% ±0.67 pp 78.1% ±0.11 pp +7.4 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 23.8% ±0.81 pp 22.9% ±0.11 pp +1.0 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 38. 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 38 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Ward 38

Category Ward 38
All jobs located in ward 38 7,271
Ward 38 jobs held by Ward 38 residents 9.5%
Ward 38 jobs held by non-Ward 38 residents 90.5%
Employed residents working in Ward 38 2.3%
Employed residents working outside Ward 38 97.7%
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 38 Chicago ward median Difference Rank
All jobs located in ward 38 7,271 11,093 ▼ −3,822 40/50
Ward 38 jobs held by Ward 38 residents 9.5% 6.3% ▲ +3.2 pp 8/50
Ward 38 jobs held by non-Ward 38 residents 90.5% 93.7% ▼ −3.2 pp 43/50
Employed residents working in Ward 38 2.3% 3.2% ▼ −0.8 pp 36/50
Employed residents working outside Ward 38 97.7% 96.8% ▲ +0.8 pp 15/50
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 38 9,186 8,257 7,271 ▼ −1,915▼ −986▼ −929
Chicago citywide 10,920 11,554 11,093 ▲ +174▼ −460▲ +634
Ward 38 jobs held by Ward 38 residents 8.3%673 9.5%692 9.5%623 ▲ +1.2 pp▼ −50– 0.0 pp▼ −69▲ +1.2 pp▲ +19
Chicago citywide 6.4%696 6.4%725 6.3%701 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▼ −0.1 pp▼ −24– 0.0 pp▲ +29
Ward 38 jobs held by non-Ward 38 residents 91.7%7,418 90.5%6,615 90.5%5,923 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −1,495– 0.0 pp▼ −692▼ −1.2 pp▼ −803
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 38 2.7%673 2.6%692 2.3%623 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −50▼ −0.3 pp▼ −69▼ −0.1 pp▲ +19
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 38 97.3%24,012 97.4%25,606 97.7%25,995 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +1,983▲ +0.3 pp▲ +389▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,594
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 38

Category Ward 38
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 7.9%573
Manufacturing 6.3%457
Wholesale Trade 2.6%188
Retail Trade 15.0%1,092
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 2.7%194
↳ Utilities 0.0%0
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 2.7%194
Information 0.1%6
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 5.5%402
↳ Finance & Insurance 3.4%247
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.1%155
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 15.8%1,152
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.1%368
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%1
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 10.8%783
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 28.7%2,086
↳ Educational Services 9.0%657
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 19.7%1,429
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 10.3%747
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.1%9
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 10.1%738
Other Services 5.1%374
Public Administration 0.0%0
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 38 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0 0.0%423 0% 22/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%36 0% 10/50
Construction 7.9%573 1.9%27,207 ▲ +6.0% 2/50
Manufacturing 6.3%457 4.4%64,747 ▲ +1.9% 25/50
Wholesale Trade 2.6%188 2.8%41,460 ▼ -0.2% 24/50
Retail Trade 15.0%1,092 6.6%96,413 ▲ +8.4% 21/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 2.7%194 6.0%87,845 ▼ -3.3% 21/50
↳ Utilities 0.0%0 0.3%5,012 ▼ -0.3% 20/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 2.7%194 5.7%82,833 ▼ -3.0% 20/50
Information 0.1%6 3.5%51,095 ▼ -3.4% 46/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 5.5%402 10.8%157,520 ▼ -5.2% 13/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 3.4%247 8.6%125,824 ▼ -5.2% 10/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.1%155 2.2%31,696 0% 20/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 15.8%1,152 23.2%339,220 ▼ -7.3% 16/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.1%368 14.2%207,444 ▼ -9.1% 19/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%1 1.2%16,872 ▼ -1.1% 35/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 10.8%783 7.9%114,904 ▲ +2.9% 10/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 28.7%2,086 23.0%336,089 ▲ +5.7% 22/50
↳ Educational Services 9.0%657 9.2%134,671 ▼ -0.2% 13/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 19.7%1,429 13.8%201,418 ▲ +5.9% 20/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 10.3%747 10.3%151,055 0% 27/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.1%9 1.9%27,339 ▼ -1.7% 43/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 10.1%738 8.5%123,716 ▲ +1.7% 23/50
Other Services 5.1%374 4.0%59,136 ▲ +1.1% 19/50
Public Administration 0.0%0 3.5%51,418 ▼ -3.5% 22/50
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%1 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp▲ +1
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 4.5%416 5.6%462 7.9%573 ▲ +3.4 pp▲ +157▲ +2.3 pp▲ +111▲ +1.1 pp▲ +46
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 8.6%792 5.8%483 6.3%457 ▼ −2.3 pp▼ −335▲ +0.4 pp▼ −26▼ −2.8 pp▼ −309
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 2.3%215 2.3%189 2.6%188 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −27▲ +0.3 pp▼ −1▼ −0.1 pp▼ −26
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 14.6%1,343 19.0%1,571 15.0%1,092 ▲ +0.4 pp▼ −251▼ −4.0 pp▼ −479▲ +4.4 pp▲ +228
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 2.5%231 4.0%331 2.7%194 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −37▼ −1.3 pp▼ −137▲ +1.5 pp▲ +100
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 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
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 2.5%231 4.0%331 2.7%194 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −37▼ −1.3 pp▼ −137▲ +1.5 pp▲ +100
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 0.3%23 0.2%16 0.1%6 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −17▼ −0.1 pp▼ −10▼ −0.1 pp▼ −7
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 3.8%352 5.1%417 5.5%402 ▲ +1.7 pp▲ +50▲ +0.5 pp▼ −15▲ +1.2 pp▲ +65
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 2.8%257 3.3%273 3.4%247 ▲ +0.6 pp▼ −10▲ +0.1 pp▼ −26▲ +0.5 pp▲ +16
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 1.0%95 1.7%144 2.1%155 ▲ +1.1 pp▲ +60▲ +0.4 pp▲ +11▲ +0.7 pp▲ +49
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 14.8%1,359 16.5%1,359 15.8%1,152 ▲ +1.0 pp▼ −207▼ −0.6 pp▼ −207▲ +1.7 pp– 0
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 3.7%337 6.6%544 5.1%368 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +31▼ −1.5 pp▼ −176▲ +2.9 pp▲ +207
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 0.2%19 0.0%0 0.0%1 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −18– 0.0 pp▲ +1▼ −0.2 pp▼ −19
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 10.9%1,003 9.9%815 10.8%783 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −220▲ +0.9 pp▼ −32▼ −1.0 pp▼ −188
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 34.9%3,209 25.4%2,100 28.7%2,086 ▼ −6.2 pp▼ −1,123▲ +3.3 pp▼ −14▼ −9.5 pp▼ −1,109
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 10.7%985 9.7%799 9.0%657 ▼ −1.7 pp▼ −328▼ −0.6 pp▼ −142▼ −1.0 pp▼ −186
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 24.2%2,224 15.8%1,301 19.7%1,429 ▼ −4.6 pp▼ −795▲ +3.9 pp▲ +128▼ −8.5 pp▼ −923
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 9.9%912 12.1%997 10.3%747 ▲ +0.3 pp▼ −165▼ −1.8 pp▼ −250▲ +2.1 pp▲ +85
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 0.6%58 1.1%87 0.1%9 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −49▼ −0.9 pp▼ −78▲ +0.4 pp▲ +29
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 9.3%854 11.0%910 10.1%738 ▲ +0.9 pp▼ −116▼ −0.9 pp▼ −172▲ +1.7 pp▲ +56
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 3.5%325 4.0%331 5.1%374 ▲ +1.6 pp▲ +49▲ +1.1 pp▲ +43▲ +0.5 pp▲ +6
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 0.1%9 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −9– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp▼ −9
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 38

Category Ward 38
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 20.7%1,505
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 33.5%2,438
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 45.8%3,328
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 38 City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 20.7%1,505 12.7%185,297 ▲ +8.0% 14/50
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 33.5%2,438 20.5%299,480 ▲ +13.1% 18/50
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 45.8%3,328 66.9%978,851 ▼ -21.1% 35/50
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 37.0%3,395 30.2%2,497 20.7%1,505 ▼ −16.3 pp▼ −1,890▼ −9.5 pp▼ −992▼ −6.7 pp▼ −898
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 38.7%3,555 36.4%3,003 33.5%2,438 ▼ −5.2 pp▼ −1,117▼ −2.8 pp▼ −565▼ −2.3 pp▼ −552
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 24.3%2,236 33.4%2,757 45.8%3,328 ▲ +21.4 pp▲ +1,092▲ +12.4 pp▲ +571▲ +9.0 pp▲ +521
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 38 by Firm Age

Category Ward 38
Firm age: 0–1 years 11.3%666
Firm age: 2–3 years 7.4%433
Firm age: 4–5 years 5.2%307
Firm age: 6–10 years 14.0%821
Firm age: 11 or more years 62.1%3,656
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 38 City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 11.3%666 2.8%37,293 ▲ +8.5% 1/50
Firm age: 2–3 years 7.4%433 2.8%37,154 ▲ +4.5% 3/50
Firm age: 4–5 years 5.2%307 3.2%41,869 ▲ +2.0% 9/50
Firm age: 6–10 years 14.0%821 7.8%102,354 ▲ +6.2% 7/50
Firm age: 11 or more years 62.1%3,656 83.4%1,098,247 ▼ -21.3% 50/50
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 5.1%347 3.4%235 11.3%666 ▲ +6.2 pp▲ +319▲ +8.0 pp▲ +431▼ −1.7 pp▼ −112
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 5.2%357 5.9%416 7.4%433 ▲ +2.1 pp▲ +76▲ +1.4 pp▲ +17▲ +0.7 pp▲ +59
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 4.9%336 4.7%328 5.2%307 ▲ +0.3 pp▼ −29▲ +0.5 pp▼ −21▼ −0.3 pp▼ −8
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 12.9%875 11.4%799 14.0%821 ▲ +1.1 pp▼ −54▲ +2.6 pp▲ +22▼ −1.4 pp▼ −76
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 71.9%4,893 74.6%5,228 62.1%3,656 ▼ −9.7 pp▼ −1,237▼ −12.5 pp▼ −1,572▲ +2.8 pp▲ +335
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 38 by Firm Size

Category Ward 38
Firm size: 0–19 employees 43.6%2,566
Firm size: 20–49 employees 12.0%706
Firm size: 50–249 employees 24.3%1,427
Firm size: 250–499 employees 2.4%144
Firm size: 500 or more employees 17.7%1,040
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 38 City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 43.6%2,566 12.8%168,975 ▲ +30.8% 1/50
Firm size: 20–49 employees 12.0%706 7.3%96,432 ▲ +4.7% 14/50
Firm size: 50–249 employees 24.3%1,427 13.8%181,123 ▲ +10.5% 2/50
Firm size: 250–499 employees 2.4%144 5.7%74,787 ▼ -3.2% 35/50
Firm size: 500 or more employees 17.7%1,040 60.4%795,600 ▼ -42.7% 50/50
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 43.1%2,934 39.0%2,735 43.6%2,566 ▲ +0.5 pp▼ −368▲ +4.6 pp▼ −169▼ −4.1 pp▼ −199
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 9.5%647 11.0%774 12.0%706 ▲ +2.5 pp▲ +59▲ +1.0 pp▼ −68▲ +1.5 pp▲ +127
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 23.0%1,567 24.0%1,683 24.3%1,427 ▲ +1.2 pp▼ −140▲ +0.2 pp▼ −256▲ +1.0 pp▲ +116
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 5.2%354 8.2%576 2.4%144 ▼ −2.8 pp▼ −210▼ −5.8 pp▼ −432▲ +3.0 pp▲ +222
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 19.2%1,306 17.7%1,238 17.7%1,040 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −266– 0.0 pp▼ −198▼ −1.5 pp▼ −68
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 38
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 15.2% ±1.2 pp15.2%±1.2 pp8,558 ±694
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 85.0% ±3.1 pp12.9%±0.5 pp7,275 ±266
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 15.0% ±3.4 pp2.3%±0.5 pp1,283 ±292
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 15.2%±1.2 pp15.2%±1.2 pp8,558±694 13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480 ▲ +1.7%▲ +1.7% 23/50
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 85.0%±3.1 pp12.9%±0.5 pp7,275±266 83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897 ▲ +2.0%▲ +1.7% 25/5021/50
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 15.0%±3.4 pp2.3%±0.5 pp1,283±292 17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247 ▼ -2.0%0% 26/5017/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category Ward 38
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 5.7% ±0.7 pp5.7%±0.7 pp3,218 ±389
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 65.7% ±6.5 pp3.8%±0.4 pp2,115 ±210
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 34.3% ±5.6 pp2.0%±0.3 pp1,103 ±180
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 75.7% ±6.7 pp4.3%±0.4 pp2,437 ±217
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 24.3% ±4.9 pp1.4%±0.3 pp781 ±158
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 5.7%±0.7 pp5.7%±0.7 pp3,218±389 7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036 ▼ -1.7%▼ -1.7% 32/50
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 65.7%±6.5 pp3.8%±0.4 pp2,115±210 52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511 ▲ +13.4%▼ -0.1% 22/5024/50
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 34.3%±5.6 pp2.0%±0.3 pp1,103±180 47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437 ▼ -13.4%▼ -1.6% 29/5033/50
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 75.7%±6.7 pp4.3%±0.4 pp2,437±217 67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945 ▲ +8.7%▼ -0.7% 22/5028/50
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 24.3%±4.9 pp1.4%±0.3 pp781±158 33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459 ▼ -8.7%▼ -1.1% 29/5030/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category Ward 38
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.5% ±2.8 pp419 ±261
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 0.9% ±2.0 pp30 ±65
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 38 City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 4.5%±2.8 pp419±261 5.9%±0.5 pp— ▼ -1.4% 32/50
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 0.9%±2.0 pp30±65 5.4%±0.6 pp— ▼ -4.5% 49/50
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 38
Owner-Occupied Households 76.1% ±1.9 pp16,762 ±422
Renter-Occupied Households 23.9% ±2.5 pp5,259 ±558
Owner-Occupied Residents 79.5% ±2.1 pp44,381 ±1,170
Renter-Occupied Residents 20.5% ±2.5 pp11,457 ±1,387
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 38 City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 76.1%±1.9 pp16,762±422 46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939 ▲ +30.1% 4/50
Renter-Occupied Households 23.9%±2.5 pp5,259±558 54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183 ▼ -30.1% 47/50
Owner-Occupied Residents 79.5%±2.1 pp44,381±1,170 51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574 ▲ +27.7% 4/50
Renter-Occupied Residents 20.5%±2.5 pp11,457±1,387 48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500 ▼ -27.7% 47/50
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 38
Median Year Moved In 2010±1.1 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 2.0% ±0.8 pp433 ±175
Moved in 2020 to 2022 14.9% ±1.9 pp3,278 ±424
Moved in 2010 to 2019 36.6% ±3.2 pp8,033 ±697
Moved in 2000 to 2009 19.0% ±2.4 pp4,169 ±532
Moved in 1990 to 1999 15.5% ±1.9 pp3,402 ±427
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 12.1% ±1.5 pp2,658 ±329
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 38 City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2010±1.1 yr 2015±1.0 yr ▼ −5 40/50
Moved in 2023 or Later 2.0%±0.8 pp433±175 5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742 ▼ -4.0% 43/50
Moved in 2020 to 2022 14.9%±1.9 pp3,278±424 24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059 ▼ -9.2% 38/50
Moved in 2010 to 2019 36.6%±3.2 pp8,033±697 39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772 ▼ -2.7% 36/50
Moved in 2000 to 2009 19.0%±2.4 pp4,169±532 13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324 ▲ +5.2% 8/50
Moved in 1990 to 1999 15.5%±1.9 pp3,402±427 8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390 ▲ +7.3% 4/50
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 12.1%±1.5 pp2,658±329 8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362 ▲ +3.4% 16/50
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 38
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 8.1% ±1.6 pp8.1%±1.6 pp4,583 ±873
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 6.5% ±1.5 pp79.4%±9.4 pp3,638 ±816
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.3% ±0.2 pp3.3%±2.3 pp149 ±111
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.3% ±0.2 pp3.7%±1.7 pp170 ±85
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 1.1% ±0.5 pp13.7%±5.8 pp627 ±293
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 8.1%±1.6 pp8.1%±1.6 pp4,583±873 14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289 ▼ -5.9%▼ -5.9% 41/50
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 6.5%±1.5 pp79.4%±9.4 pp3,638±816 9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953 ▼ -3.3%▲ +9.5% 39/5015/50
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.3%±0.2 pp3.3%±2.3 pp149±111 0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626 ▼ -0.5%▼ -2.2% 36/5035/50
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.3%±0.2 pp3.7%±1.7 pp170±85 2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918 ▼ -2.2%▼ -13.9% 46/5048/50
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 1.1%±0.5 pp13.7%±5.8 pp627±293 1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040 ▲ +0.1%▲ +6.6% 20/509/50
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 38
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 5.8% ±1.3 pp5.8%±1.3 pp1,344 ±299
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 0.3% ±0.4 pp5.7%±7.2 pp76 ±98
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.9% ±0.6 pp16.4%±9.5 pp221 ±137
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0% ±0.2 pp0.0%0
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.5% ±1.3 pp77.9%±13.2 pp1,047 ±292
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 1.5% ±1.9 pp1.5%±1.9 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 1.3% ±0.8 pp1.3%±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 38 City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 5.8%±1.3 pp5.8%±1.3 pp1,344±299 9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682 ▼ -3.4%▼ -3.4% 44/50
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 0.3%±0.4 pp5.7%±7.2 pp76±98 2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796 ▼ -2.2%▼ -21.5% 50/5050/50
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.9%±0.6 pp16.4%±9.5 pp221±137 0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795 ▲ +0.4%▲ +10.4% 8/502/50
↳ 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) 4.5%±1.3 pp77.9%±13.2 pp1,047±292 5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387 ▼ -1.4%▲ +13.5% 30/507/50
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 1.5%±1.9 pp1.5%±1.9 pp— 4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp— ▼ -3.3%▼ -3.3% 48/50
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 1.3%±0.8 pp1.3%±0.8 pp— 1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp— 0%0% 21/50
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 38
Median Year Built 1952±1 yr
Pre-1940 32.9% ±2.1 pp7,659 ±482
1940-2009 65.7% ±3.7 pp15,312 ±865
2010+ 1.4% ±0.6 pp321 ±137
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 38 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1952±1 yr 1953±1 yr ▼ −1 yrs 19/50
Pre-1940 32.9%±2.1 pp7,659±482 38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678 ▼ -5.9% 36/50
1940-2009 65.7%±3.7 pp15,312±865 54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435 ▲ +10.9% 9/50
2010+ 1.4%±0.6 pp321±137 6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725 ▼ -4.9% 45/50
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 38
Population Density 8,850 /sq mi±375/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 64.7% ±2.0 pp15,065 ±455
Buildings With 2–4 Units 18.6% ±2.6 pp4,343 ±608
Buildings With 5–19 Units 8.7% ±1.5 pp2,024 ±348
Buildings With 20 or More Units 7.8% ±1.4 pp1,811 ±334
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Population Density 8,850 /sq mi±375/sq mi 11,721 /sq mi±26/sq mi ▼ −2,871 /sq mi 41/50
Single-Family Homes 64.7%±2.0 pp15,065±455 29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989 ▲ +35.5% 7/50
Buildings With 2–4 Units 18.6%±2.6 pp4,343±608 27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957 ▼ -8.8% 33/50
Buildings With 5–19 Units 8.7%±1.5 pp2,024±348 16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124 ▼ -7.5% 38/50
Buildings With 20 or More Units 7.8%±1.4 pp1,811±334 27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438 ▼ -19.2% 29/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category Ward 38
Studio 1.0% ±0.5 pp241 ±118
1 Bedroom 8.8% ±2.1 pp2,050 ±496
2 Bedrooms 32.3% ±2.7 pp7,532 ±631
3 Bedrooms 33.9% ±2.5 pp7,903 ±575
4 Bedrooms 18.2% ±1.7 pp4,250 ±395
5 or More Bedrooms 5.7% ±1.1 pp1,317 ±260
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Studio 1.0%±0.5 pp241±118 7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205 ▼ -6.5% 48/50
1 Bedroom 8.8%±2.1 pp2,050±496 20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939 ▼ -11.3% 43/50
2 Bedrooms 32.3%±2.7 pp7,532±631 33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221 ▼ -0.8% 29/50
3 Bedrooms 33.9%±2.5 pp7,903±575 26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061 ▲ +7.8% 13/50
4 Bedrooms 18.2%±1.7 pp4,250±395 9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426 ▲ +9.2% 3/50
5 or More Bedrooms 5.7%±1.1 pp1,317±260 4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072 ▲ +1.6% 17/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category Ward 38
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 2.2% ±1.0 pp2.2%±1.0 pp490 ±212
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.7% ±0.7 pp75.3%±6.9 pp369 ±163
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.6% ±0.6 pp24.7%±25.6 pp121 ±136
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 38 City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 2.2%±1.0 pp2.2%±1.0 pp490±212 3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996 ▼ -1.2%▼ -1.2% 40/50
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 1.7%±0.7 pp75.3%±6.9 pp369±163 2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493 ▼ -0.3%▲ +17.1% 31/507/50
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 0.6%±0.6 pp24.7%±25.6 pp121±136 1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328 ▼ -0.9%▼ -17.1% 46/5044/50
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 38
Natural Gas Heat 91.3% ±1.7 pp20,072 ±363
Electric Heat 5.4% ±1.0 pp1,188 ±225
Other Heating Source 3.2% ±1.2 pp713 ±268
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 91.3%±1.7 pp20,072±363 77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501 ▲ +13.8% 4/50
Electric Heat 5.4%±1.0 pp1,188±225 18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864 ▼ -12.6% 49/50
Other Heating Source 3.2%±1.2 pp713±268 4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173 ▼ -1.2% 32/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category Ward 38
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 48.1% ±2.3 pp10,573 ±513
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 19.0% ±2.9 pp4,185 ±638
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 32.8% ±2.7 pp7,216 ±601
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 15.6% ±2.1 pp3,429 ±470
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 38 City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 48.1%±2.3 pp10,573±513 24.9%±0.4 pp289,047±4,524 ▲ +23.2% 5/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 19.0%±2.9 pp4,185±638 23.8%±0.4 pp276,514±4,291 ▼ -4.8% 37/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 32.8%±2.7 pp7,216±601 45.6%±0.5 pp529,378±5,291 ▼ -12.8% 42/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 15.6%±2.1 pp3,429±470 24.0%±0.4 pp278,684±4,167 ▼ -8.4% 39/50
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 38
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $661±$30
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $933±$36
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,460±$59
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,237±$77
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,902±$68
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 38 City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $661±$30 $594±$11 ▲ +$67 21/50
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $933±$36 $1,011±$8 ▼ −$78 30/50
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,460±$59 $1,560±$10 ▼ −$100 24/50
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,237±$77 $2,329±$13 ▼ −$93 22/50
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,902±$68 Over $3,000 ▼ −$98+ 25/50
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) $669 ±28 $651 ±29 $661 ±30 ▼ −$9▲ +$10▼ −$18
Chicago citywide $609 ±7 $606 ±7 $594 ±11 ▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $505 ±21 $530 ±24 $661 ±30 ▲ +$156▲ +$130▲ +$25
Chicago citywide $459 ±6 $494 ±6 $594 ±11 ▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $952 ±27 $930 ±29 $933 ±36 ▼ −$19▲ +$2▼ −$21
Chicago citywide $992 ±5 $1,001 ±5 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $718 ±20 $758 ±24 $933 ±36 ▲ +$215▲ +$175▲ +$40
Chicago citywide $748 ±3 $816 ±4 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,510 ±59 $1,485 ±51 $1,460 ±59 ▼ −$50▼ −$25▼ −$25
Chicago citywide $1,493 ±8 $1,523 ±6 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,139 ±45 $1,210 ±42 $1,460 ±59 ▲ +$321▲ +$250▲ +$71
Chicago citywide $1,127 ±6 $1,241 ±5 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,414 ±65 $2,336 ±59 $2,237 ±77 ▼ −$177▼ −$100▼ −$77
Chicago citywide $2,333 ±12 $2,326 ±10 $2,329 ±13 ▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,822 ±49 $1,904 ±48 $2,237 ±77 ▲ +$415▲ +$332▲ +$82
Chicago citywide $1,761 ±9 $1,896 ±8 $2,329 ±13 ▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $2,984 ±48 $2,902 ±68 —▼ −$82—
Chicago citywide — $3,316 ±20 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — $2,432 ±39 $2,902 ±68 —▲ +$470—
Chicago citywide — $2,703 ±16 — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category Ward 38
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,505±$272
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $942±$118
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,116±$94
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,387±$60
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,750±$102
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,122±$160
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,505±$272 $1,613±$12 ▼ −$108 20/50
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $942±$118 $696±$20 ▲ +$246 12/50
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,116±$94 $1,043±$8 ▲ +$73 15/50
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,387±$60 $1,440±$10 ▼ −$53 20/50
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,750±$102 $2,021±$21 ▼ −$271 27/50
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,122±$160 $2,738±$29 ▼ −$616 27/50
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 38
Average Rent $1,350±$245
10th Percentile Rent $902±$123
25th Percentile Rent $1,003±$48
Median Rent $1,217±$63
75th Percentile Rent $1,554±$103
90th Percentile Rent $1,879±$67
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Rent $1,350±$245 $1,452±$11 ▼ −$102 20/50
10th Percentile Rent $902±$123 $564±$21 ▲ +$337 9/50
25th Percentile Rent $1,003±$48 $913±$7 ▲ +$90 16/50
Median Rent $1,217±$63 $1,262±$12 ▼ −$45 22/50
75th Percentile Rent $1,554±$103 $1,868±$13 ▼ −$314 25/50
90th Percentile Rent $1,879±$67 $2,528±$38 ▼ −$650 31/50
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 38
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,363±$64
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,259±$110
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,706±$66
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,238±$74
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,802±$77
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,334±$98
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,363±$64 $2,734±$24 ▼ −$370 28/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,259±$110 $1,270±$14 ▼ −$11 26/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,706±$66 $1,697±$14 ▲ +$9 27/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,238±$74 $2,339±$17 ▼ −$101 28/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,802±$77 $3,269±$31 ▼ −$467 28/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,334±$98 Over $4,000 ▼ −$666+ 31/50
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) $2,624 ±83 $2,406 ±49 $2,363 ±64 ▼ −$261▼ −$43▼ −$218
Chicago citywide $2,855 ±19 $2,793 ±23 $2,734 ±24 ▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,980 ±63 $1,961 ±40 $2,363 ±64 ▲ +$383▲ +$402▼ −$19
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) $1,366 ±89 $1,387 ±102 $1,259 ±110 ▼ −$106▼ −$128▲ +$22
Chicago citywide $1,403 ±11 $1,356 ±11 $1,270 ±14 ▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,031 ±67 $1,131 ±83 $1,259 ±110 ▲ +$229▲ +$129▲ +$100
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) $1,896 ±76 $1,871 ±59 $1,706 ±66 ▼ −$190▼ −$165▼ −$24
Chicago citywide $1,874 ±12 $1,800 ±12 $1,697 ±14 ▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,431 ±57 $1,525 ±48 $1,706 ±66 ▲ +$275▲ +$181▲ +$94
Chicago citywide $1,414 ±9 $1,467 ±10 $1,697 ±14 ▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,459 ±59 $2,395 ±60 $2,238 ±74 ▼ −$221▼ −$157▼ −$64
Chicago citywide $2,526 ±13 $2,422 ±13 $2,339 ±17 ▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,856 ±45 $1,952 ±49 $2,238 ±74 ▲ +$382▲ +$287▲ +$96
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) $3,157 ±79 $2,919 ±51 $2,802 ±77 ▼ −$355▼ −$117▼ −$237
Chicago citywide $3,447 ±25 $3,343 ±25 $3,269 ±31 ▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,382 ±60 $2,379 ±41 $2,802 ±77 ▲ +$420▲ +$423▼ −$3
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) $3,878 ±96 $3,445 ±82 $3,334 ±98 ▼ −$544▼ −$112▼ −$433
Chicago citywide — $4,578 ±59 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,927 ±72 $2,808 ±67 $3,334 ±98 ▲ +$407▲ +$526▼ −$119
Chicago citywide — $3,731 ±48 — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category Ward 38
Average Monthly Owner Costs $891±$32
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $489±$57
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $663±$31
Median Monthly Owner Costs $841±$28
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,013±$38
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,191±$53
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $891±$32 $1,078±$22 ▼ −$187 28/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $489±$57 $418±$8 ▲ +$70 16/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $663±$31 $601±$8 ▲ +$63 21/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs $841±$28 $859±$10 ▼ −$18 29/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,013±$38 $1,197±$18 ▼ −$184 33/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,191±$53 Over $1,500 ▼ −$309+ 35/50
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) $830 ±23 $843 ±25 $891 ±32 ▲ +$61▲ +$48▲ +$12
Chicago citywide $957 ±15 $1,028 ±10 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $627 ±17 $687 ±20 $891 ±32 ▲ +$264▲ +$204▲ +$60
Chicago citywide $722 ±11 $838 ±8 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $479 ±36 $492 ±40 $489 ±57 ▲ +$10▼ −$3▲ +$13
Chicago citywide $429 ±6 $469 ±7 $418 ±8 ▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $361 ±27 $401 ±33 $489 ±57 ▲ +$127▲ +$88▲ +$40
Chicago citywide $324 ±5 $382 ±5 $418 ±8 ▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $641 ±31 $671 ±29 $663 ±31 ▲ +$22▼ −$7▲ +$30
Chicago citywide $586 ±6 $629 ±6 $601 ±8 ▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $484 ±24 $547 ±23 $663 ±31 ▲ +$180▲ +$117▲ +$63
Chicago citywide $442 ±4 $513 ±5 $601 ±8 ▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $814 ±21 $831 ±19 $841 ±28 ▲ +$27▲ +$10▲ +$18
Chicago citywide $815 ±9 $860 ±7 $859 ±10 ▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $614 ±16 $678 ±16 $841 ±28 ▲ +$227▲ +$163▲ +$64
Chicago citywide $615 ±7 $701 ±6 $859 ±10 ▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,004 ±30 $1,013 ±38 —▲ +$9—
Chicago citywide — $1,206 ±14 $1,197 ±18 —▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $818 ±24 $1,013 ±38 —▲ +$195—
Chicago citywide — $983 ±12 $1,197 ±18 —▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,191 ±53 $1,191 ±53 —– $0—
Chicago citywide — $1,767 ±35 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $970 ±43 $1,191 ±53 —▲ +$221—
Chicago citywide — $1,440 ±28 — ———

Home Values

Category Ward 38
Average Home Value $396,205±$30,121
10th Percentile Home Value $208,010±$21,525
25th Percentile Home Value $290,528±$10,452
Median Home Value $362,677±$6,879
75th Percentile Home Value $450,349±$9,936
90th Percentile Home Value $575,866±$33,457
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $396,205±$30,121 $437,638±$7,358 ▼ −$41,433 23/50
10th Percentile Home Value $208,010±$21,525 $129,150±$3,756 ▲ +$78,859 16/50
25th Percentile Home Value $290,528±$10,452 $217,800±$1,804 ▲ +$72,728 17/50
Median Home Value $362,677±$6,879 $334,100±$2,424 ▲ +$28,577 22/50
75th Percentile Home Value $450,349±$9,936 $497,700±$3,730 ▼ −$47,351 27/50
90th Percentile Home Value $575,866±$33,457 $809,159±$15,691 ▼ −$233,293 31/50
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) $337,324 ±20,318 $331,671 ±6,644 $396,205 ±30,121 ▲ +$58,881▲ +$64,534▼ −$5,653
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) $254,573 ±15,334 $270,312 ±5,415 $396,205 ±30,121 ▲ +$141,632▲ +$125,893▲ +$15,739
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) $180,123 ±15,476 $196,621 ±10,244 $208,010 ±21,525 ▲ +$27,886▲ +$11,388▲ +$16,498
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) $135,936 ±11,680 $160,247 ±8,349 $208,010 ±21,525 ▲ +$72,074▲ +$47,763▲ +$24,311
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) $243,171 ±8,245 $264,033 ±5,716 $290,528 ±10,452 ▲ +$47,357▲ +$26,494▲ +$20,863
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) $183,517 ±6,223 $215,188 ±4,659 $290,528 ±10,452 ▲ +$107,011▲ +$75,340▲ +$31,671
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) $316,251 ±5,765 $336,149 ±5,395 $362,677 ±6,879 ▲ +$46,426▲ +$26,528▲ +$19,898
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) $238,670 ±4,350 $273,962 ±4,397 $362,677 ±6,879 ▲ +$124,008▲ +$88,716▲ +$35,292
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) $401,608 ±11,559 $424,109 ±7,196 $450,349 ±9,936 ▲ +$48,741▲ +$26,240▲ +$22,501
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) $303,087 ±8,724 $345,649 ±5,865 $450,349 ±9,936 ▲ +$147,262▲ +$104,700▲ +$42,562
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) $502,451 ±8,556 $489,568 ±12,729 $575,866 ±33,457 ▲ +$73,416▲ +$86,298▼ −$12,883
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) $379,191 ±6,457 $398,999 ±10,374 $575,866 ±33,457 ▲ +$196,675▲ +$176,868▲ +$19,807
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 38
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 1.2%1.2%279
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.1%95.7%267
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%3.6%10
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.4%1
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.4%1
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 38 City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 1.2%1.2%279 8.3%8.3%106,578 ▼ -7.1%▼ -7.1% 45/50
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.1%95.7%267 4.8%57.2%60,910 ▼ -3.6%▲ +38.5% 40/502/50
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%3.6%10 1.1%13.8%14,721 ▼ -1.1%▼ -10.2% 47/5038/50
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.4%1 2.1%25.7%27,383 ▼ -2.1%▼ -25.3% 44/5044/50
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.0%0.4%1 0.3%3.3%3,564 ▼ -0.3%▼ -3.0% 38/5038/50
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 0.8%181 0.9%209 1.2%279 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +98▲ +0.3 pp▲ +70▲ +0.1 pp▲ +28
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 0.7%168 0.8%195 1.1%267 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +99▲ +0.3 pp▲ +72▲ +0.1 pp▲ +27
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 0.0%11 0.0%11 0.0%10 – 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp– 0
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 0.0%1 0.0%1 0.0%1 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
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 0.0%1 0.0%1 0.0%1 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
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 38
Average Household Income $23,158
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $585
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,286
Below 30% of Area Median Income 72.0%160
With Children 49.0%109
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 37.2%83
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 38 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $23,158 $17,032 ▲ +$6,126 1/50
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $585 $425 ▲ +$160 1/50
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,286 $1,389 ▼ -$103 38/50
Below 30% of Area Median Income 72.0%160 83.0%77,427 ▼ -11.0 pp 49/50
With Children 49.0%109 31.0%28,919 ▲ +18.0 pp 6/50
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 37.2%83 32.0%29,852 ▲ +5.2 pp 15/50
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 $14,328 $15,471 $23,182 ▲ +$8,854▲ +$7,711▲ +$1,143
Chicago citywide $12,156 $13,665 $17,032 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $399 $381 $585 ▲ +$186▲ +$204▼ −$18
Chicago citywide $310 $340 $425 ▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending $868 $904 $1,285 ▲ +$418▲ +$382▲ +$36
Chicago citywide $916 $1,017 $1,389 ▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income 73.4%— 80.0%— 72.0%— ▼ −1.5 pp—▼ −8.0 pp—▲ +6.6 pp—
Chicago citywide 80.0%— 81.0%— 83.0%— ▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children — — 49.0%— ——————
Chicago citywide — — 31.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 39.3%— 35.3%— 37.4%— ▼ −2.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▼ −4.0 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category Ward 38
Total Tree Canopy 32.9%1,452 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 43.7%1,930 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 23.4%1,032 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 38 City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 32.9%1,452 acres 18.4%25,934 acres ▲ +14.5% 1/50
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 43.7%1,930 acres 60.2%84,955 acres ▼ -16.4% 48/50
Natural Open Surfaces 23.4%1,032 acres 21.5%30,331 acres ▲ +1.9% 10/50
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 38
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 34.7% ±3.2 pp19,553 ±1,826
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.7% ±3.5 pp23,472 ±1,965
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 23.6% ±3.0 pp13,305 ±1,711
Homes Without Air Conditioning 2.2%1,249
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 38 City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 34.7%±3.2 pp19,553±1,826 26.1%±0.5 pp708,175±13,883 ▲ +8.6% 7/50
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.7%±3.5 pp23,472±1,965 44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,501±15,477 ▼ -2.4% 40/50
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 23.6%±3.0 pp13,305±1,711 29.8%±0.5 pp807,550±13,776 ▼ -6.2% 39/50
Homes Without Air Conditioning 2.2%1,249 4.2%114,618 ▼ -2.0% 45/50
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 38
Drove Alone 75.1% ±2.4 pp18,642 ±608
Carpooled 10.7% ±1.7 pp2,647 ±413
Public Transit 9.6% ±1.6 pp2,383 ±393
Walked 1.1% ±0.5 pp284 ±123
Bikes 0.5% ±0.4 pp119 ±90
Other Commute Mode 2.9% ±1.6 pp710 ±398
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 38 City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 75.1%±2.4 pp18,642±608 56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998 ▲ +18.5% 3/50
Carpooled 10.7%±1.7 pp2,647±413 9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980 ▲ +1.4% 21/50
Public Transit 9.6%±1.6 pp2,383±393 22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011 ▼ -12.8% 48/50
Walked 1.1%±0.5 pp284±123 7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456 ▼ -6.2% 48/50
Bikes 0.5%±0.4 pp119±90 1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693 ▼ -1.3% 33/50
Other Commute Mode 2.9%±1.6 pp710±398 2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772 ▲ +0.3% 2/50
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 38
Average Commute Time (minutes) 35 min±1.1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.7% ±1.5 pp2,416 ±371
15–29 Minutes 25.6% ±2.2 pp6,410 ±559
30–44 Minutes 33.8% ±2.3 pp8,441 ±587
45–59 Minutes 15.4% ±2.1 pp3,859 ±524
60 Minutes or More 15.5% ±2.2 pp3,868 ±541
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 35 min±1.1 min 33 min±0.2 min ▲ +2 min 19/50
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.7%±1.5 pp2,416±371 13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438 ▼ -3.3% 42/50
15–29 Minutes 25.6%±2.2 pp6,410±559 29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056 ▼ -4.3% 35/50
30–44 Minutes 33.8%±2.3 pp8,441±587 29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584 ▲ +4.2% 9/50
45–59 Minutes 15.4%±2.1 pp3,859±524 14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075 ▲ +1.4% 22/50
60 Minutes or More 15.5%±2.2 pp3,868±541 13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715 ▲ +2.0% 17/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category Ward 38
Average Vehicles per Household 1.63±0.07
Households With No Vehicle 7.7% ±1.3 pp1,697 ±294
Households With 1 Vehicle 41.6% ±2.8 pp9,150 ±620
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 50.6% ±2.9 pp11,126 ±629
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.63±0.07 1.12±0.01 ▲ +0.51 6/50
Households With No Vehicle 7.7%±1.3 pp1,697±294 26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087 ▼ -18.9% 48/50
Households With 1 Vehicle 41.6%±2.8 pp9,150±620 45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145 ▼ -3.6% 36/50
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 50.6%±2.9 pp11,126±629 28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200 ▲ +22.5% 6/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Ward 38 Residents Work

Category Ward 38
Loop 17.9%5,145
Near North Side 5.3%1,529
Near West Side 4.0%1,149
O'Hare 2.6%741
Portage Park 2.0%588
All other city neighborhoods 20.3%5,833
Outside the city 47.9%13,787
↳ Elk Grove Village village, IL 1.9%534
↳ Skokie village, IL 1.8%520
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.7%495
↳ Schaumburg village, IL 1.4%402
↳ Niles village, IL 1.4%393
↳ All other Illinois locations 38.3%11,013
Out of state 1.5%430
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 38 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 38 City Difference
Loop 17.9%5,145 21.5%259,168 ▼ -3.6%
Near North Side 5.3%1,529 9.1%109,334 ▼ -3.8%
Near West Side 4.0%1,149 6.7%80,119 ▼ -2.7%
O'Hare 2.6%741 1.3%16,140 ▲ +1.2%
Portage Park 2.0%588 0.4%4,247 ▲ +1.7%
All other city neighborhoods 20.3%5,833 21.1%253,663 ▼ -0.8%
Outside the city 47.9%13,787 35.9%432,365 ▲ +12.0%
↳ Elk Grove Village village, IL 1.9%534 0.7%8,181 ▲ +1.2%
↳ Skokie village, IL 1.8%520 1.3%15,779 ▲ +0.5%
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.7%495 0.8%9,268 ▲ +1.0%
↳ Schaumburg village, IL 1.4%402 0.9%10,377 ▲ +0.5%
↳ Niles village, IL 1.4%393 0.6%6,892 ▲ +0.8%
↳ All other Illinois locations 38.3%11,013 27.4%330,297 ▲ +10.9%
Out of state 1.5%430 2.2%26,136 ▼ -0.7%
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 38 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 15.6%4,182 16.1%4,622 17.9%5,145 ▲ +2.3 pp▲ +963▲ +1.7 pp▲ +523▲ +0.6 pp▲ +440
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 4.3%1,164 5.1%1,446 5.3%1,529 ▲ +1.0 pp▲ +365▲ +0.3 pp▲ +83▲ +0.7 pp▲ +282
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 3.8%1,017 3.7%1,069 4.0%1,149 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +132▲ +0.3 pp▲ +80▼ −0.1 pp▲ +52
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
O'Hare 2.8%752 2.6%745 2.6%741 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −11– 0.0 pp▼ −4▼ −0.2 pp▼ −7
Chicago citywide 1.4%15,962 1.3%15,632 1.3%16,140 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +178– 0.0 pp▲ +508▼ −0.1 pp▼ −330
Portage Park 2.3%613 1.9%534 2.0%588 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −25▲ +0.2 pp▲ +54▼ −0.4 pp▼ −79
Chicago citywide 0.4%4,503 0.4%4,711 0.4%4,247 – 0.0 pp▼ −256– 0.0 pp▼ −464– 0.0 pp▲ +208
All other city neighborhoods 22.8%6,124 21.3%6,110 20.3%5,833 ▼ −2.5 pp▼ −291▼ −1.1 pp▼ −277▼ −1.5 pp▼ −14
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 48.4%12,996 49.0%14,035 47.9%13,787 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +791▼ −1.1 pp▼ −248▲ +0.6 pp▲ +1,039
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
Elk Grove Village village, IL 2.1%566 2.3%665 1.9%534 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −32▼ −0.5 pp▼ −131▲ +0.2 pp▲ +99
Chicago citywide 0.8%8,559 0.8%10,071 0.7%8,181 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −378▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,890▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,512
Skokie village, IL 1.8%476 1.7%489 1.8%520 – 0.0 pp▲ +44▲ +0.1 pp▲ +31▼ −0.1 pp▲ +13
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
Des Plaines city, IL 1.8%493 1.8%510 1.7%495 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2▼ −0.1 pp▼ −15▼ −0.1 pp▲ +17
Chicago citywide 0.8%9,241 0.8%9,141 0.8%9,268 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +27– 0.0 pp▲ +127▼ −0.1 pp▼ −100
Schaumburg village, IL 1.6%427 1.6%459 1.4%402 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −25▼ −0.2 pp▼ −57– 0.0 pp▲ +32
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
Niles village, IL 1.2%332 1.4%387 1.4%393 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +61– 0.0 pp▲ +6▲ +0.1 pp▲ +55
Chicago citywide 0.6%6,284 0.6%6,624 0.6%6,892 – 0.0 pp▲ +608– 0.0 pp▲ +268– 0.0 pp▲ +340
All other Illinois locations 38.1%10,236 38.4%11,003 38.3%11,013 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +777▼ −0.2 pp▲ +10▲ +0.3 pp▲ +767
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 1.4%386 1.6%448 1.5%430 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +44▼ −0.1 pp▼ −18▲ +0.1 pp▲ +62
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 38

Category Ward 38
Dunning 6.9%502
Portage Park 5.9%427
Belmont Cragin 3.3%241
Austin 2.0%145
Norwood Park 2.0%144
All other city neighborhoods 33.9%2,466
Outside the city 46.0%3,346
↳ Elmwood Park village, IL 1.2%89
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.1%80
↳ Norridge village, IL 1.1%79
↳ Park Ridge city, IL 1.0%74
↳ Cicero town, IL 0.8%58
↳ All other Illinois locations 38.8%2,821
Out of state 2.0%145
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 38; 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 38 City Difference
Dunning 6.9%502 0.8%11,028 ▲ +6.2%
Portage Park 5.9%427 1.1%16,320 ▲ +4.8%
Belmont Cragin 3.3%241 1.1%15,818 ▲ +2.2%
Austin 2.0%145 1.4%20,631 ▲ +0.6%
Norwood Park 2.0%144 0.7%10,975 ▲ +1.2%
All other city neighborhoods 33.9%2,466 37.1%542,952 ▼ -3.2%
Outside the city 46.0%3,346 47.2%691,556 ▼ -1.2%
↳ Elmwood Park village, IL 1.2%89 0.3%4,388 ▲ +0.9%
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.1%80 0.5%8,039 ▲ +0.6%
↳ Norridge village, IL 1.1%79 0.2%2,486 ▲ +0.9%
↳ Park Ridge city, IL 1.0%74 0.4%6,331 ▲ +0.6%
↳ Cicero town, IL 0.8%58 0.8%10,993 0%
↳ All other Illinois locations 38.8%2,821 37.0%540,957 ▲ +1.8%
Out of state 2.0%145 4.9%72,124 ▼ -2.9%
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 38; 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
Dunning 6.1%562 7.1%588 6.9%502 ▲ +0.8 pp▼ −60▼ −0.2 pp▼ −86▲ +1.0 pp▲ +26
Chicago citywide 0.8%10,186 0.8%10,703 0.8%11,028 – 0.0 pp▲ +842– 0.0 pp▲ +325– 0.0 pp▲ +517
Portage Park 5.7%521 5.9%485 5.9%427 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −94– 0.0 pp▼ −58▲ +0.2 pp▼ −36
Chicago citywide 1.2%15,600 1.1%16,115 1.1%16,320 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +720– 0.0 pp▲ +205– 0.0 pp▲ +515
Belmont Cragin 3.0%277 2.9%241 3.3%241 ▲ +0.3 pp▼ −36▲ +0.4 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp▼ −36
Chicago citywide 1.2%15,223 1.1%15,543 1.1%15,818 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +595– 0.0 pp▲ +275▼ −0.1 pp▲ +320
Austin 2.9%267 2.0%164 2.0%145 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −122– 0.0 pp▼ −19▼ −0.9 pp▼ −103
Chicago citywide 1.5%19,532 1.4%20,284 1.4%20,631 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,099– 0.0 pp▲ +347▼ −0.1 pp▲ +752
Norwood Park 2.0%184 2.2%185 2.0%144 – 0.0 pp▼ −40▼ −0.3 pp▼ −41▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1
Chicago citywide 0.8%10,371 0.8%10,775 0.7%10,975 – 0.0 pp▲ +604– 0.0 pp▲ +200– 0.0 pp▲ +404
All other city neighborhoods 35.7%3,281 32.2%2,660 33.9%2,466 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −815▲ +1.7 pp▼ −194▼ −3.5 pp▼ −621
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 44.6%4,094 47.6%3,934 46.0%3,346 ▲ +1.5 pp▼ −748▼ −1.6 pp▼ −588▲ +3.1 pp▼ −160
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
Elmwood Park village, IL 1.4%132 1.3%110 1.2%89 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −43▼ −0.1 pp▼ −21▼ −0.1 pp▼ −22
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,243 0.3%4,242 0.3%4,388 – 0.0 pp▲ +145– 0.0 pp▲ +146– 0.0 pp▼ −1
Des Plaines city, IL 1.1%100 1.3%104 1.1%80 – 0.0 pp▼ −20▼ −0.2 pp▼ −24▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4
Chicago citywide 0.5%6,821 0.5%7,586 0.5%8,039 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,218– 0.0 pp▲ +453– 0.0 pp▲ +765
Norridge village, IL 1.1%103 1.2%99 1.1%79 – 0.0 pp▼ −24▼ −0.1 pp▼ −20▲ +0.1 pp▼ −4
Chicago citywide 0.2%2,349 0.2%2,512 0.2%2,486 – 0.0 pp▲ +137– 0.0 pp▼ −26– 0.0 pp▲ +163
Park Ridge city, IL 0.8%78 1.2%97 1.0%74 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −4▼ −0.2 pp▼ −23▲ +0.3 pp▲ +19
Chicago citywide 0.4%5,581 0.4%5,761 0.4%6,331 – 0.0 pp▲ +750– 0.0 pp▲ +570– 0.0 pp▲ +180
Cicero town, IL 0.8%71 0.8%65 0.8%58 – 0.0 pp▼ −13– 0.0 pp▼ −7– 0.0 pp▼ −6
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
All other Illinois locations 37.1%3,408 39.8%3,283 38.8%2,821 ▲ +1.7 pp▼ −587▼ −1.0 pp▼ −462▲ +2.7 pp▼ −125
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 1.9%175 2.0%168 2.0%145 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −30– 0.0 pp▼ −23▲ +0.1 pp▼ −7
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 38
No Computer or Smartphone 6.8% ±2.1 pp1,496 ±453
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 9.4% ±1.9 pp2,058 ±420
Desktop or Laptop Available 78.2% ±1.6 pp17,176 ±346
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 6.8%±2.1 pp1,496±453 5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246 ▲ +1.7% 19/50
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 9.4%±1.9 pp2,058±420 10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642 ▼ -1.0% 33/50
Desktop or Laptop Available 78.2%±1.6 pp17,176±346 79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919 ▼ -1.6% 26/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category Ward 38
Has Internet Access 88.7% ±0.7 pp19,498 ±148
Cellular Data Plan Only 11.0% ±1.6 pp2,424 ±347
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.9% ±0.6 pp410 ±142
No Internet Access 11.3% ±2.6 pp2,476 ±570
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 38 City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 88.7%±0.7 pp19,498±148 93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310 ▼ -4.4% 40/50
Cellular Data Plan Only 11.0%±1.6 pp2,424±347 12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463 ▼ -1.5% 36/50
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 1.9%±0.6 pp410±142 3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940 ▼ -2.0% 44/50
No Internet Access 11.3%±2.6 pp2,476±570 6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730 ▲ +4.4% 11/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category Ward 38
Uninsured Residents 7.8% ±1.1 pp4,389 ±608
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 2.1% ±1.3 pp1,183 ±732
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 11.9% ±1.7 pp6,698 ±964
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.1% ±0.8 pp620 ±473
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 38 City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 7.8%±1.1 pp4,389±608 9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,512 ▼ -2.0% 35/50
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 2.1%±1.3 pp1,183±732 3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,689 ▼ -1.8% 40/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 11.9%±1.7 pp6,698±964 13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,202 ▼ -1.4% 32/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 1.1%±0.8 pp620±473 1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,559 ▼ -0.6% 30/50
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 38
Insured (Any Coverage) 92.2% ±1.1 pp51,797 ±607
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 55.9% ±1.7 pp31,424 ±942
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.4% ±1.1 pp5,852 ±638
Medicare 16.1% ±1.3 pp9,033 ±729
Medicaid 15.3% ±1.8 pp8,589 ±993
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.1% ±0.3 pp77 ±186
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.4% ±0.9 pp2,488 ±481
Uninsured 7.8% ±1.1 pp4,377 ±607
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 38 City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 92.2%±1.1 pp51,797±607 90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689 ▲ +2.0% 16/50
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 55.9%±1.7 pp31,424±942 51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468 ▲ +4.7% 16/50
Direct-Purchase Insurance 10.4%±1.1 pp5,852±638 8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112 ▲ +2.0% 11/50
Medicare 16.1%±1.3 pp9,033±729 12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911 ▲ +3.4% 10/50
Medicaid 15.3%±1.8 pp8,589±993 22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773 ▼ -6.9% 36/50
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.1%±0.3 pp77±186 0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787 ▼ -0.1% 39/50
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.4%±0.9 pp2,488±481 3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544 ▲ +0.6% 19/50
Uninsured 7.8%±1.1 pp4,377±607 9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689 ▼ -2.0% 35/50
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 38
Adults With at Least One Disability 13.3% ±1.2 pp5,954 ±531
Mobility Disability 8.4% ±0.9 pp3,782 ±412
Hearing Disability 3.4% ±0.7 pp1,538 ±324
Vision Disability 2.2% ±0.6 pp983 ±282
Cognitive Disability 3.7% ±0.8 pp1,672 ±349
Self-Care Disability 3.2% ±0.7 pp1,450 ±303
Independent Living Disability 5.4% ±0.8 pp2,417 ±355
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 38 City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 13.3%±1.2 pp5,954±531 14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797 ▼ -0.8% 28/50
Mobility Disability 8.4%±0.9 pp3,782±412 7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398 ▲ +0.9% 19/50
Hearing Disability 3.4%±0.7 pp1,538±324 2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337 ▲ +0.6% 17/50
Vision Disability 2.2%±0.6 pp983±282 3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269 ▼ -0.8% 35/50
Cognitive Disability 3.7%±0.8 pp1,672±349 5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939 ▼ -1.5% 39/50
Self-Care Disability 3.2%±0.7 pp1,450±303 2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261 ▲ +0.6% 16/50
Independent Living Disability 5.4%±0.8 pp2,417±355 5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247 ▼ -0.3% 26/50
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 38
Arthritis 22.7%9,826
High Blood Pressure 29.1%12,618
Cancer 7.6%3,285
Current Asthma 9.4%4,081
Coronary Heart Disease 5.4%2,336
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.8%2,521
Diabetes 10.7%4,628
High Cholesterol 35.5%15,383
Obesity 29.3%12,702
Stroke 3.0%1,288
Lost All Natural Teeth 1.9%841
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 38 City Difference Rank
Arthritis 22.7%9,826 19.6%409,178 ▲ +3.1% 17/50
High Blood Pressure 29.1%12,618 29.7%620,030 ▼ -0.6% 23/50
Cancer 7.6%3,285 5.0%104,382 ▲ +2.6% 3/50
Current Asthma 9.4%4,081 10.2%212,940 ▼ -0.8% 25/50
Coronary Heart Disease 5.4%2,336 4.8%100,207 ▲ +0.6% 19/50
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 5.8%2,521 5.5%114,820 ▲ +0.3% 19/50
Diabetes 10.7%4,628 12.0%250,517 ▼ -1.3% 32/50
High Cholesterol 35.5%15,383 31.6%659,696 ▲ +3.9% 3/50
Obesity 29.3%12,702 32.6%680,572 ▼ -3.3% 34/50
Stroke 3.0%1,288 3.3%68,892 ▼ -0.3% 23/50
Lost All Natural Teeth 1.9%841 2.5%52,249 ▼ -0.6% 30/50
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 38
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 19.6%8,482
Current Cigarette Smoking 10.9%4,747
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 22.0%9,553
Short Sleep Duration 33.7%14,628
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 38 City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 19.6%8,482 19.0%396,652 ▲ +0.6% 23/50
Current Cigarette Smoking 10.9%4,747 11.9%248,430 ▼ -1.0% 32/50
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 22.0%9,553 24.7%515,648 ▼ -2.7% 33/50
Short Sleep Duration 33.7%14,628 37.8%789,129 ▼ -4.1% 40/50
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 38
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 17.9%7,758
Frequent Physical Distress 11.8%5,125
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 38 City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 17.9%7,758 21.1%440,493 ▼ -3.2% 34/50
Frequent Physical Distress 11.8%5,125 11.8%246,342 0% 28/50
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 38
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.0%32,109
Routine Checkup in Past Year 76.8%33,309
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 88.7%38,451
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 59.4%25,763
Dental Visit in Past Year 64.5%27,970
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 72.9%31,615
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 38 City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.0%32,109 72.5%1,513,542 ▲ +1.5% 14/50
Routine Checkup in Past Year 76.8%33,309 76.2%1,590,785 ▲ +0.6% 21/50
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 88.7%38,451 86.2%1,799,549 ▲ +2.5% 6/50
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 59.4%25,763 55.8%1,164,905 ▲ +3.6% 13/50
Dental Visit in Past Year 64.5%27,970 58.4%1,219,184 ▲ +6.1% 13/50
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 72.9%31,615 74.2%1,549,032 ▼ -1.3% 31/50
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 38
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 19.7%8,532
Frequent Mental Distress 14.6%6,336
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 25.0%10,840
Loneliness 32.9%14,277
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 38 City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 19.7%8,532 19.1%398,740 ▲ +0.6% 16/50
Frequent Mental Distress 14.6%6,336 16.0%334,023 ▼ -1.4% 37/50
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 25.0%10,840 28.2%588,716 ▼ -3.2% 37/50
Loneliness 32.9%14,277 35.8%747,377 ▼ -2.9% 41/50
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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