Chicago City Council Ward 50 Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Chicago City Council Ward 50 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 50

Debra Silverstein
Debra Silverstein
Ward 50 Alderperson

Ward 50 at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category Ward 50
Hispanic 17.8% ±3.3 pp10,378 ±1,931
White 44.9% ±3.7 pp26,150 ±2,177
Black 9.4% ±1.5 pp5,454 ±854
Asian 21.2% ±3.0 pp12,366 ±1,739
Other or Multi-racial 6.7% ±1.6 pp3,903 ±946
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 50 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 17.8%±3.3 pp10,378±1,931 29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785 ▼ -11.9% 28/50
White 44.9%±3.7 pp26,150±2,177 32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557 ▲ +12.8% 17/50
Black 9.4%±1.5 pp5,454±854 27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047 ▼ -18.1% 24/50
Asian 21.2%±3.0 pp12,366±1,739 7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370 ▲ +14.0% 3/50
Other or Multi-racial 6.7%±1.6 pp3,903±946 3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778 ▲ +3.2% 1/50
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 16.3% ±2.7 pp8,811 ±1,449 17.8% ±2.4 pp10,197 ±1,378 17.8% ±3.3 pp10,378 ±1,931 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +1,567▲ +0.1 pp▲ +181▲ +1.4 pp▲ +1,386
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 48.6% ±2.3 pp26,273 ±1,247 44.3% ±2.0 pp25,420 ±1,132 44.9% ±3.7 pp26,150 ±2,177 ▼ −3.7 pp▼ −123▲ +0.6 pp▲ +730▼ −4.4 pp▼ −853
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 8.2% ±1.6 pp4,407 ±855 10.0% ±1.7 pp5,762 ±989 9.4% ±1.5 pp5,454 ±854 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +1,047▼ −0.7 pp▼ −308▲ +1.9 pp▲ +1,355
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 23.8% ±2.6 pp12,831 ±1,421 23.4% ±2.8 pp13,466 ±1,616 21.2% ±3.0 pp12,366 ±1,739 ▼ −2.5 pp▼ −465▼ −2.2 pp▼ −1,100▼ −0.3 pp▲ +635
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 3.1% ±1.0 pp1,696 ±517 4.5% ±1.2 pp2,595 ±666 6.7% ±1.6 pp3,903 ±946 ▲ +3.6 pp▲ +2,207▲ +2.2 pp▲ +1,308▲ +1.4 pp▲ +899
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 50
Under 5 6.9% ±1.0 pp4,041 ±574
5-17 23.8% ±1.5 pp13,872 ±883
18-24 7.4% ±1.0 pp4,326 ±590
25-44 24.2% ±1.2 pp14,078 ±726
45-64 22.8% ±1.5 pp13,255 ±895
65-74 9.2% ±0.7 pp5,374 ±437
75-84 4.1% ±0.6 pp2,404 ±359
85+ 1.5% ±0.3 pp901 ±202
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.9%±1.0 pp4,041±574 5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,726 ▲ +1.6% 4/50
5-17 23.8%±1.5 pp13,872±883 14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,292 ▲ +9.7% 1/50
18-24 7.4%±1.0 pp4,326±590 9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,703 ▼ -2.2% 41/50
25-44 24.2%±1.2 pp14,078±726 34.3%±0.2 pp929,946±6,124 ▼ -10.1% 49/50
45-64 22.8%±1.5 pp13,255±895 22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,184 ▼ -0.1% 29/50
65-74 9.2%±0.7 pp5,374±437 8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,538 ▲ +1.0% 18/50
75-84 4.1%±0.6 pp2,404±359 4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,624 ▲ +0.2% 25/50
85+ 1.5%±0.3 pp901±202 1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,900 ▼ -0.1% 28/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category Ward 50
No High School Diploma 14.0% ±2.0 pp5,024 ±727
High School Diploma or GED 17.9% ±1.8 pp6,452 ±665
Some College or Associate's Degree 22.1% ±2.1 pp7,932 ±761
Bachelor's Degree 26.7% ±3.5 pp9,608 ±1,249
Graduate Degree 19.3% ±1.6 pp6,950 ±573
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 14.0%±2.0 pp5,024±727 12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,665 ▲ +1.2% 23/50
High School Diploma or GED 17.9%±1.8 pp6,452±665 21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,594 ▼ -3.1% 34/50
Some College or Associate's Degree 22.1%±2.1 pp7,932±761 21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,261 ▲ +0.2% 23/50
Bachelor's Degree 26.7%±3.5 pp9,608±1,249 25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,561 ▲ +1.3% 21/50
Graduate Degree 19.3%±1.6 pp6,950±573 19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±4,874 ▲ +0.4% 19/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category Ward 50
Total Population 58,252 ±3,854
Total Households 18,896 ±955
Population Density 21,813 ±1,443 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 50 Average Ward Difference
Total Population 58,252 54,206 ▲ +4,046
Total Households 18,896 23,200 ▼ −4,304
Population Density 21,813 people/sq mi 16,281 people/sq mi ▲ +5,532
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 54,017 ±2,468 57,440 ±2,479 58,252 ±3,854 ▲ +4,235 ±4,577▲ +812 ±4,583▲ +3,423 ±3,499 ▼ −213▲ +3,274▲ +4,046 29/5013/505/50
Average Ward 54,230 54,166 54,206 ▼ −24▲ +40▼ −64
Total Households 17,234 ±525 17,974 ±543 18,896 ±955 ▲ +1,662 ±1,090▲ +922 ±1,098▲ +740 ±755 ▼ −3,334▼ −3,346▼ −4,304 41/5041/5040/50
Average Ward 20,568 21,320 23,200 ▲ +2,631▲ +1,880▲ +751
Population Density (per sq mi) 20,227 ±924 21,509 ±928 21,813 ±1,443 ▲ +1,586▲ +304▲ +1,282 ▲ +4,311▲ +5,397▲ +5,532 14/5012/5011/50
Average Ward Density 15,916 16,112 16,281 ▲ +366▲ +169▲ +196

Household Size

Category Ward 50
Average Household Size 3.03±0.20
1-Person Households 24.9% ±2.8 pp4,696 ±525
2-Person Households 27.5% ±2.9 pp5,190 ±545
3-Person Households 13.3% ±2.0 pp2,520 ±381
4+ Person Households 34.3% ±3.5 pp6,490 ±654
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 3.03±0.20 2.29±0.02 ▲ +0.74 5/50
1-Person Households 24.9%±2.8 pp4,696±525 39.7%±0.4 pp460,268±4,301 ▼ -14.8% 46/50
2-Person Households 27.5%±2.9 pp5,190±545 29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±4,195 ▼ -2.0% 32/50
3-Person Households 13.3%±2.0 pp2,520±381 12.9%±0.3 pp149,291±3,231 ▲ +0.5% 33/50
4+ Person Households 34.3%±3.5 pp6,490±654 18.0%±0.3 pp208,411±4,023 ▲ +16.4% 6/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category Ward 50
Never Married 38.5% ±2.4 pp16,879 ±1,062
Married 47.3% ±4.2 pp20,745 ±1,820
Separated 2.5% ±0.9 pp1,076 ±394
Divorced 7.2% ±1.2 pp3,175 ±504
Widowed 4.4% ±0.8 pp1,939 ±367
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Never Married 38.5%±2.4 pp16,879±1,062 49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623 ▼ -11.1% 43/50
Married 47.3%±4.2 pp20,745±1,820 35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077 ▲ +11.9% 6/50
Separated 2.5%±0.9 pp1,076±394 2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379 ▲ +0.3% 21/50
Divorced 7.2%±1.2 pp3,175±504 7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966 ▼ -0.7% 30/50
Widowed 4.4%±0.8 pp1,939±367 4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738 ▼ -0.4% 27/50
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category Ward 50
Speak English Only 48.0% ±2.4 pp25,970 ±1,311
Spanish 15.9% ±2.8 pp8,590 ±1,506
Other Indo-European 14.0% ±2.5 pp7,554 ±1,333
Other Languages 7.1% ±1.2 pp3,854 ±638
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 5.3% ±3.0 pp2,874 ±1,626
Other Asian and Pacific Island 2.8% ±0.9 pp1,516 ±468
Vietnamese 2.0% ±0.8 pp1,067 ±414
Arabic 1.3% ±0.6 pp693 ±300
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) 1.3% ±0.6 pp678 ±302
Korean 1.3% ±0.5 pp676 ±290
German or Other West Germanic 1.1% ±1.0 pp581 ±555
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 50 City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 48.0%±2.4 pp25,970±1,311 64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218 ▼ -16.6% 37/50
Spanish 15.9%±2.8 pp8,590±1,506 23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166 ▼ -7.8% 26/50
Other Indo-European 14.0%±2.5 pp7,554±1,333 2.4%±0.1 pp61,672±3,192 ▲ +11.6% 1/27
Other Languages 7.1%±1.2 pp3,854±638 1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452 ▲ +6.1% 3/50
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic 5.3%±3.0 pp2,874±1,626 2.6%±0.1 pp67,932±3,529 ▲ +2.7% 7/30
Other Asian and Pacific Island 2.8%±0.9 pp1,516±468 0.9%±0.1 pp22,472±2,251 ▲ +1.9% 1/16
Vietnamese 2.0%±0.8 pp1,067±414 0.3%±0.1 pp7,123±1,340 ▲ +1.7% 1/3
Arabic 1.3%±0.6 pp693±300 0.5%±0.1 pp13,601±1,716 ▲ +0.8% 5/6
Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) 1.3%±0.6 pp678±302 2.0%±0.1 pp52,032±2,783 ▼ -0.8% 17/20
Korean 1.3%±0.5 pp676±290 0.3%±0.0 pp8,044±1,187 ▲ +0.9% 3/4
German or Other West Germanic 1.1%±1.0 pp581±555 0.2%±0.0 pp6,368±921 ▲ +0.8% 2/2
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 50
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 76.7% ±7.1 pp76.7%±7.1 pp41,603 ±3,843
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 23.3% ±2.1 pp23.3%±2.1 pp12,608 ±1,124
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 12.6% ±1.8 pp54.3%±5.8 pp6,851 ±955
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 7.3% ±1.2 pp31.3%±4.4 pp3,943 ±662
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.3% ±1.1 pp14.4%±4.4 pp1,814 ±577
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 76.7%±7.1 pp76.7%±7.1 pp41,603±3,843 85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961 ▼ -8.7%▼ -8.7% 40/50
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+) 23.3%±2.1 pp23.3%±2.1 pp12,608±1,124 14.6%±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404±6,794 ▲ +8.7%▲ +8.7% 11/50
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 12.6%±1.8 pp54.3%±5.8 pp6,851±955 7.1%±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252±4,686 ▲ +5.5%▲ +5.4% 9/5020/50
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 7.3%±1.2 pp31.3%±4.4 pp3,943±662 5.2%±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269±3,923 ▲ +2.1%▼ -4.3% 16/5033/50
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.3%±1.1 pp14.4%±4.4 pp1,814±577 2.3%±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883±2,982 ▲ +1.1%▼ -1.1% 13/5027/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category Ward 50
Married-Couple Households 47.8% ±3.3 pp9,037 ±618
Unmarried-Couple Households 7.3% ±2.1 pp1,389 ±390
One-Person Households 24.9% ±3.2 pp4,696 ±596
Other Household Types 20.0% ±7.5 pp3,774 ±1,426
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 50 City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 47.8%±3.3 pp9,037±618 30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598 ▲ +16.9% 6/50
Unmarried-Couple Households 7.3%±2.1 pp1,389±390 8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797 ▼ -0.9% 28/50
One-Person Households 24.9%±3.2 pp4,696±596 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729 ▼ -14.8% 46/50
Other Household Types 20.0%±7.5 pp3,774±1,426 21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514 ▼ -1.2% 28/50
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 50
Children in Married-Couple Households 73.8% ±5.7 pp12,998 ±1,006
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 8.4% ±2.9 pp1,486 ±516
Children in Single-Mother Households 13.9% ±3.4 pp2,445 ±605
Children in Single-Father Households 3.9% ±1.9 pp695 ±332
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 50 City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 73.8%±5.7 pp12,998±1,006 56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257 ▲ +17.8% 14/50
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 8.4%±2.9 pp1,486±516 8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208 ▼ -0.3% 24/50
Children in Single-Mother Households 13.9%±3.4 pp2,445±605 30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521 ▼ -16.8% 43/50
Children in Single-Father Households 3.9%±1.9 pp695±332 4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006 ▼ -0.7% 27/50
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 50
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.7% ±0.6 pp1.7%±0.6 pp691 ±231
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 40.8% ±29.6 pp0.7%±0.5 pp282 ±204
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 0.0% ±12.2 pp0.0%0
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 20.6% ±15.9 pp0.4%±0.3 pp142 ±110
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 6.4% ±12.6 pp0.1%±0.2 pp44 ±87
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 32.3% ±19.0 pp0.6%±0.3 pp223 ±131
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 1.7%±0.6 pp1.7%±0.6 pp691±231 2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397 ▼ -1.1%▼ -1.1% 43/50
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 40.8%±29.6 pp0.7%±0.5 pp282±204 26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067 ▲ +14.0%0% 11/5025/50
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 0.0%±12.2 pp0.0%0 12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579 ▼ -12.9%▼ -0.4% 50/5050/50
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 20.6%±15.9 pp0.4%±0.3 pp142±110 28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846 ▼ -8.2%▼ -0.4% 42/5044/50
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 6.4%±12.6 pp0.1%±0.2 pp44±87 4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441 ▲ +1.4%0% 14/5023/50
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 32.3%±19.0 pp0.6%±0.3 pp223±131 26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916 ▲ +5.7%▼ -0.2% 12/5029/50
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 50
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 63.5% ±2.4 pp63.5%±2.4 pp36,987 ±1,411
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 36.5% ±2.4 pp36.5%±2.4 pp21,265 ±1,403
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 19.0% ±1.6 pp52.0%±2.6 pp11,052 ±913
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 17.5% ±2.3 pp48.0%±5.5 pp10,214 ±1,356
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 50 City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 63.5%±2.4 pp63.5%±2.4 pp36,987±1,411 79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926 ▼ -15.6%▼ -15.6% 45/50
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 36.5%±2.4 pp36.5%±2.4 pp21,265±1,403 20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968 ▲ +15.6%▲ +15.6% 6/50
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 19.0%±1.6 pp52.0%±2.6 pp11,052±913 10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603 ▲ +9.0%▲ +4.2% 5/5018/50
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 17.5%±2.3 pp48.0%±5.5 pp10,214±1,356 10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504 ▲ +6.6%▼ -4.2% 8/5033/50
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 50
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 5.7%±1.6 pp15.6%±4.2 pp3,301±926
Born in India (of foreign-born residents) 4.7%±1.5 pp13.0%±3.9 pp2,748±853
Born in Pakistan (of foreign-born residents) 1.9%±0.8 pp5.2%±2.1 pp1,099±449
Born in Burma (of foreign-born residents) 1.5%±1.1 pp4.2%±2.9 pp889±610
Born in Vietnam (of foreign-born residents) 1.5%±0.5 pp4.0%±1.4 pp849±298
Born in Bosnia (of foreign-born residents) 1.4%±0.9 pp3.8%±2.5 pp809±540
Born in Korea (of foreign-born residents) 1.2%±0.5 pp3.4%±1.2 pp714±271
Born in Philippines (of foreign-born residents) 1.2%±0.4 pp3.3%±1.1 pp709±244
Born in Nigeria (of foreign-born residents) 1.2%±0.5 pp3.2%±1.3 pp676±281
Born in Iraq (of foreign-born residents) 1.1%±0.5 pp3.0%±1.3 pp639±282
Born in Malaysia (of foreign-born residents) 1.0%±0.5 pp2.8%±1.4 pp603±310
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 12.8%35.0%7,421
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 50 Chicago Difference Rank
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 5.7% ±1.6 pp15.6%±4.2 pp3,301 8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978 ▼ -2.5%▼ -23.7% 22/5035/50
Born in India (of foreign-born residents) 4.7% ±1.5 pp13.0%±3.9 pp2,748 1.0% ±0.1 pp5.0%28,235 ▲ +3.7%▲ +8.0% 2/507/50
Born in Pakistan (of foreign-born residents) 1.9% ±0.8 pp5.2%±2.1 pp1,099 0.2% ±0.0 pp0.9%5,111 ▲ +1.7%▲ +4.3% 1/501/50
Born in Burma (of foreign-born residents) 1.5% ±1.1 pp4.2%±2.9 pp889 0.1% ±0.0 pp0.3%1,865 ▲ +1.5%▲ +3.9% 1/501/50
Born in Vietnam (of foreign-born residents) 1.5% ±0.5 pp4.0%±1.4 pp849 0.2% ±0.0 pp1.2%6,676 ▲ +1.2%▲ +2.8% 2/502/50
Born in Bosnia (of foreign-born residents) 1.4% ±0.9 pp3.8%±2.5 pp809 0.2% ±0.0 pp0.7%4,122 ▲ +1.2%▲ +3.1% 1/501/50
Born in Korea (of foreign-born residents) 1.2% ±0.5 pp3.4%±1.2 pp714 0.3% ±0.0 pp1.4%7,987 ▲ +0.9%▲ +2.0% 2/508/50
Born in Philippines (of foreign-born residents) 1.2% ±0.4 pp3.3%±1.1 pp709 0.8% ±0.1 pp3.8%21,740 ▲ +0.4%▼ -0.5% 12/5019/50
Born in Nigeria (of foreign-born residents) 1.2% ±0.5 pp3.2%±1.3 pp676 0.3% ±0.0 pp1.6%9,223 ▲ +0.8%▲ +1.6% 5/5014/50
Born in Iraq (of foreign-born residents) 1.1% ±0.5 pp3.0%±1.3 pp639 0.1% ±0.0 pp0.5%2,952 ▲ +1.0%▲ +2.5% 1/502/50
Born in Malaysia (of foreign-born residents) 1.0% ±0.5 pp2.8%±1.4 pp603 0.1% ±0.0 pp0.3%1,586 ▲ +1.0%▲ +2.6% 1/501/50
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 12.8%35.0%7,421 ——
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 50
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 13.7% ±2.0 pp37.5%±5.0 pp7,935 ±1,188
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 7.5% ±1.6 pp20.5%±4.1 pp4,338 ±920
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 5.9% ±0.9 pp16.1%±2.2 pp3,414 ±509
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 9.5% ±1.3 pp25.9%±3.2 pp5,488 ±759
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 13.7%±2.0 pp37.5%±5.0 pp7,935±1,188 5.9%±0.2 pp753.0%±55.9 pp159,447±5,557 ▲ +7.8%▼ -715.5% 1/5016/50
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 7.5%±1.6 pp20.5%±4.1 pp4,338±920 4.5%±0.1 pp575.7%±42.2 pp121,912±4,035 ▲ +3.0%▼ -555.2% 6/5027/50
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 5.9%±0.9 pp16.1%±2.2 pp3,414±509 4.6%±0.1 pp584.9%±42.5 pp123,849±3,901 ▲ +1.3%▼ -568.8% 17/5042/50
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 9.5%±1.3 pp25.9%±3.2 pp5,488±759 6.0%±0.1 pp763.5%±52.6 pp161,675±3,491 ▲ +3.5%▼ -737.6% 11/5027/50
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 5.0% ±1.2 pp2,736 ±665 12.0% ±1.9 pp6,863 ±1,084 13.7% ±2.0 pp7,935 ±1,188 ▲ +8.7 pp▲ +5,199▲ +1.7 pp▲ +1,072▲ +7.0 pp▲ +4,127
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 14.7% ±2.0 pp8,005 ±1,084 10.4% ±1.4 pp5,947 ±787 7.5% ±1.6 pp4,338 ±920 ▼ −7.2 pp▼ −3,667▼ −2.9 pp▼ −1,609▼ −4.3 pp▼ −2,058
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 11.4% ±1.6 pp6,220 ±856 10.1% ±1.1 pp5,799 ±619 5.9% ±0.9 pp3,414 ±509 ▼ −5.5 pp▼ −2,806▼ −4.2 pp▼ −2,385▼ −1.3 pp▼ −421
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 13.1% ±1.3 pp7,122 ±725 9.7% ±1.1 pp5,556 ±627 9.5% ±1.3 pp5,488 ±759 ▼ −3.6 pp▼ −1,634▼ −0.2 pp▼ −68▼ −3.4 pp▼ −1,566
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 50
Average Household Income $110,472±$8,767
Per Capita Income $36,019±$2,250
10th Percentile Household Income $14,672±$2,845
25th Percentile Household Income $37,033±$4,403
Median Household Income $75,320±$5,784
75th Percentile Household Income $141,346±$12,770
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $110,472±$8,767 $116,016±$1,263 ▼ −$5,544 21/50
Per Capita Income $36,019±$2,250 $50,086±$581 ▼ −$14,067 30/50
10th Percentile Household Income $14,672±$2,845 $12,933±$271 ▲ +$1,738 25/50
25th Percentile Household Income $37,033±$4,403 $34,575±$649 ▲ +$2,457 23/50
Median Household Income $75,320±$5,784 $77,902±$907 ▼ −$2,582 25/50
75th Percentile Household Income $141,346±$12,770 $144,150±$1,210 ▼ −$2,804 21/50
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) $93,209 ±8,057 $98,582 ±4,817 $110,472 ±8,767 ▲ +$17,263▲ +$11,890▲ +$5,373
Chicago citywide $95,689 ±910 $111,304 ±1,075 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $70,343 ±6,081 $80,344 ±3,926 $110,472 ±8,767 ▲ +$40,128▲ +$30,127▲ +$10,001
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) $31,287 ±2,284 $32,144 ±1,196 $36,019 ±2,250 ▲ +$4,733▲ +$3,875▲ +$857
Chicago citywide $37,927 ±351 $45,525 ±412 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $23,612 ±1,724 $26,197 ±975 $36,019 ±2,250 ▲ +$12,408▲ +$9,822▲ +$2,586
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) $15,550 ±2,442 $16,719 ±2,642 $14,672 ±2,845 ▼ −$879▼ −$2,047▲ +$1,168
Chicago citywide $11,828 ±190 $13,281 ±277 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $11,736 ±1,843 $13,626 ±2,153 $14,672 ±2,845 ▲ +$2,936▲ +$1,046▲ +$1,890
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) $33,586 ±3,494 $35,206 ±2,867 $37,033 ±4,403 ▲ +$3,446▲ +$1,826▲ +$1,620
Chicago citywide $28,727 ±321 $31,597 ±462 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $25,347 ±2,637 $28,693 ±2,337 $37,033 ±4,403 ▲ +$11,686▲ +$8,340▲ +$3,346
Chicago citywide $21,680 ±242 $25,751 ±376 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $65,319 ±3,278 $68,932 ±3,838 $75,320 ±5,784 ▲ +$10,001▲ +$6,388▲ +$3,613
Chicago citywide $63,379 ±591 $71,469 ±723 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $49,295 ±2,474 $56,180 ±3,128 $75,320 ±5,784 ▲ +$26,025▲ +$19,140▲ +$6,885
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) $119,350 ±6,074 $127,508 ±7,493 $141,346 ±12,770 ▲ +$21,996▲ +$13,838▲ +$8,158
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) $90,071 ±4,584 $103,919 ±6,107 $141,346 ±12,770 ▲ +$51,275▲ +$37,427▲ +$13,848
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) $184,796 ±11,229 $211,466 ±12,342 — ——▲ +$26,670
Chicago citywide $202,601 ±2,442 $235,390 ±1,636 — ——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $139,463 ±8,474 $172,345 ±10,059 — ——▲ +$32,882
Chicago citywide $152,899 ±1,843 $191,844 ±1,333 — ——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category Ward 50
Below Poverty Line 20.0% ±3.0 pp11,630 ±1,775
Below 200% Poverty Line 40.0% ±4.2 pp23,283 ±2,448
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 7.7% ±1.6 pp4,485 ±917
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 50 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 20.0%±3.0 pp11,630±1,775 16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330 ▲ +3.1% 20/50
Below 200% Poverty Line 40.0%±4.2 pp23,283±2,448 33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660 ▲ +6.6% 17/50
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 7.7%±1.6 pp4,485±917 8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649 ▼ -0.6% 25/50
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 50
Food Insecurity 21.1%9,469
Housing Insecurity 15.4%6,898
Transportation Barriers 9.7%4,344
Threatened Utility Shutoff 8.9%3,984
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 50 City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 21.1%9,469 24.4%509,385 ▼ -3.3% 33/50
Housing Insecurity 15.4%6,898 19.7%411,266 ▼ -4.3% 34/50
Transportation Barriers 9.7%4,344 11.6%242,167 ▼ -1.9% 33/50
Threatened Utility Shutoff 8.9%3,984 11.9%248,430 ▼ -3.0% 32/50
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 50
In Labor Force 79.8% ±2.7 pp16,880 ±577
↳ Employed 74.7% ±2.9 pp15,786 ±621
↳ Unemployed 5.2% ±1.6 pp1,094 ±336
↳ Unemployment Rate 6.5% ±2.0 pp—
Not in Labor Force 20.2% ±8.9 pp4,264 ±1,876
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 50 City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 79.8%±2.7 pp16,880±577 85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,571 ▼ -5.7% 38/50
↳ Employed 74.7%±2.9 pp15,786±621 79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,015 ▼ -4.9% 34/50
↳ Unemployed 5.2%±1.6 pp1,094±336 5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,565 ▼ -0.7% 29/50
↳ Unemployment Rate 6.5%±2.0 pp— 6.9%±0.2 pp86,502±3,074 ▼ -0.4% 26/50
Not in Labor Force 20.2%±8.9 pp4,264±1,876 14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±13,145 ▲ +5.7% 13/50
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 50
Management, Business, Science & Arts 46.2% ±4.6 pp11,299 ±1,135
↳ Management Occupations 10.6% ±2.1 pp2,602 ±505
↳ Business & Financial Operations 4.4% ±1.2 pp1,073 ±300
↳ Computer & Mathematical 4.1% ±1.5 pp996 ±366
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.9% ±0.5 pp217 ±123
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.8% ±0.5 pp191 ±123
↳ Community & Social Service 3.0% ±1.0 pp726 ±234
↳ Legal Occupations 1.4% ±0.8 pp339 ±185
↳ Education, Training & Library 9.3% ±1.7 pp2,281 ±415
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.4% ±0.9 pp586 ±214
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 7.7% ±2.9 pp1,884 ±701
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.7% ±0.9 pp405 ±210
Service 17.9% ±2.6 pp4,378 ±641
↳ Healthcare Support 4.7% ±1.4 pp1,143 ±338
↳ Protective Service 1.1% ±0.6 pp280 ±153
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.7% ±1.0 pp900 ±242
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4% ±1.4 pp1,084 ±348
↳ Personal Care & Service 4.0% ±1.4 pp972 ±337
Sales & Office 14.2% ±2.4 pp3,467 ±595
↳ Sales & Related 6.5% ±1.6 pp1,596 ±384
↳ Office & Administrative Support 7.7% ±1.8 pp1,871 ±446
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 6.3% ±2.4 pp1,532 ±586
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0% ±0.3 pp12 ±85
↳ Construction & Extraction 4.1% ±2.1 pp999 ±517
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 2.1% ±1.2 pp522 ±287
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 15.4% ±2.6 pp3,772 ±638
↳ Production Occupations 5.8% ±1.5 pp1,414 ±362
↳ Transportation Occupations 4.3% ±1.2 pp1,058 ±297
↳ Material Moving Occupations 5.3% ±1.8 pp1,300 ±452
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 50 City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 46.2%±4.6 pp11,299±1,135 49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710 ▼ -3.0% 25/50
↳ Management Occupations 10.6%±2.1 pp2,602±505 12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807 ▼ -1.7% 24/50
↳ Business & Financial Operations 4.4%±1.2 pp1,073±300 9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358 ▼ -4.7% 40/50
↳ Computer & Mathematical 4.1%±1.5 pp996±366 4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690 ▼ -0.9% 23/50
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.9%±0.5 pp217±123 1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380 ▼ -0.7% 38/50
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.8%±0.5 pp191±123 1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340 ▼ -0.6% 30/50
↳ Community & Social Service 3.0%±1.0 pp726±234 1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500 ▲ +1.0% 6/50
↳ Legal Occupations 1.4%±0.8 pp339±185 2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814 ▼ -0.9% 27/50
↳ Education, Training & Library 9.3%±1.7 pp2,281±415 6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697 ▲ +2.7% 3/50
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 2.4%±0.9 pp586±214 3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786 ▼ -0.7% 27/50
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 7.7%±2.9 pp1,884±701 4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652 ▲ +3.2% 5/50
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 1.7%±0.9 pp405±210 1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387 ▲ +0.3% 12/50
Service 17.9%±2.6 pp4,378±641 16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217 ▲ +1.0% 32/50
↳ Healthcare Support 4.7%±1.4 pp1,143±338 3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107 ▲ +1.3% 14/50
↳ Protective Service 1.1%±0.6 pp280±153 2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734 ▼ -1.7% 40/50
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 3.7%±1.0 pp900±242 5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393 ▼ -1.4% 38/50
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4%±1.4 pp1,084±348 3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967 ▲ +1.4% 16/50
↳ Personal Care & Service 4.0%±1.4 pp972±337 2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657 ▲ +1.3% 4/50
Sales & Office 14.2%±2.4 pp3,467±595 17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754 ▼ -3.3% 49/50
↳ Sales & Related 6.5%±1.6 pp1,596±384 8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174 ▼ -1.6% 44/50
↳ Office & Administrative Support 7.7%±1.8 pp1,871±446 9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591 ▼ -1.7% 41/50
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 6.3%±2.4 pp1,532±586 4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929 ▲ +1.7% 19/50
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.0%±0.3 pp12±85 0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406 ▼ -0.1% 32/50
↳ Construction & Extraction 4.1%±2.1 pp999±517 2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062 ▲ +1.3% 17/50
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 2.1%±1.2 pp522±287 1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722 ▲ +0.5% 19/50
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 15.4%±2.6 pp3,772±638 11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629 ▲ +3.6% 22/50
↳ Production Occupations 5.8%±1.5 pp1,414±362 4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275 ▲ +1.6% 17/50
↳ Transportation Occupations 4.3%±1.2 pp1,058±297 3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118 ▲ +0.5% 28/50
↳ Material Moving Occupations 5.3%±1.8 pp1,300±452 3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312 ▲ +1.5% 19/50
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 50
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0% ±0.3 pp9 ±85
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0% ±0.3 pp9 ±85
Construction 4.2% ±2.0 pp1,027 ±497
Manufacturing 7.6% ±1.5 pp1,865 ±370
Wholesale Trade 2.0% ±0.9 pp486 ±230
Retail Trade 10.1% ±2.0 pp2,471 ±497
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 8.2% ±2.1 pp2,003 ±507
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 7.2% ±1.8 pp1,769 ±449
↳ Utilities 1.0% ±1.1 pp234 ±263
Information 2.2% ±0.9 pp537 ±230
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.1% ±1.5 pp1,492 ±377
↳ Finance & Insurance 4.2% ±1.4 pp1,020 ±345
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.9% ±0.8 pp472 ±189
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 13.2% ±2.2 pp3,223 ±528
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 8.8% ±1.8 pp2,161 ±444
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0% ±0.3 pp0
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 4.3% ±1.4 pp1,061 ±346
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 30.4% ±2.9 pp7,431 ±700
↳ Educational Services 11.7% ±1.6 pp2,851 ±394
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 18.7% ±2.8 pp4,580 ±685
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.8% ±1.5 pp1,664 ±373
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.5% ±0.7 pp359 ±167
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.3% ±1.4 pp1,305 ±335
Other Services 6.9% ±1.4 pp1,693 ±345
Public Administration 2.2% ±0.9 pp548 ±226
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 50 City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%±0.3 pp9±85 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.2% 47/50
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.2% 46/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%±0.3 pp9±85 0.0%±0.0 pp— 0% 12/50
Construction 4.2%±2.0 pp1,027±497 3.8%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.4% 21/50
Manufacturing 7.6%±1.5 pp1,865±370 7.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.1% 23/50
Wholesale Trade 2.0%±0.9 pp486±230 2.0%±0.1 pp— 0% 24/50
Retail Trade 10.1%±2.0 pp2,471±497 8.2%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.9% 12/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 8.2%±2.1 pp2,003±507 7.1%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.1% 23/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 7.2%±1.8 pp1,769±449 6.5%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.7% 24/50
↳ Utilities 1.0%±1.1 pp234±263 0.5%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.4% 6/50
Information 2.2%±0.9 pp537±230 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▲ +0.1% 20/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.1%±1.5 pp1,492±377 8.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.7% 33/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 4.2%±1.4 pp1,020±345 6.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.5% 37/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.9%±0.8 pp472±189 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.2% 27/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 13.2%±2.2 pp3,223±528 18.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -5.0% 32/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 8.8%±1.8 pp2,161±444 13.4%±0.3 pp— ▼ -4.6% 27/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.0%±0.3 pp0 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 37/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 4.3%±1.4 pp1,061±346 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▼ -0.3% 28/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 30.4%±2.9 pp7,431±700 24.2%±0.4 pp— ▲ +6.2% 11/50
↳ Educational Services 11.7%±1.6 pp2,851±394 10.5%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.2% 13/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 18.7%±2.8 pp4,580±685 13.7%±0.3 pp— ▲ +5.1% 8/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.8%±1.5 pp1,664±373 9.1%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.3% 41/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.5%±0.7 pp359±167 2.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.7% 39/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 5.3%±1.4 pp1,305±335 6.9%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.6% 35/50
Other Services 6.9%±1.4 pp1,693±345 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.3% 3/50
Public Administration 2.2%±0.9 pp548±226 4.0%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.8% 42/50
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 50
Private Company Employee 61.4% ±1.7 pp15,003 ±410
Self-Employed 12.2% ±2.6 pp2,989 ±646
Nonprofit 17.3% ±2.8 pp4,226 ±687
Government 9.1% ±1.7 pp2,219 ±423
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0% ±0.3 pp12 ±85
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 50 City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 61.4%±1.7 pp15,003±410 67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822 ▼ -6.5% 37/50
Self-Employed 12.2%±2.6 pp2,989±646 8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989 ▲ +3.9% 2/50
Nonprofit 17.3%±2.8 pp4,226±687 12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035 ▲ +5.2% 5/50
Government 9.1%±1.7 pp2,219±423 12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021 ▼ -3.8% 39/50
Unpaid Family Worker 0.0%±0.3 pp12±85 0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408 ▼ -0.1% 36/50
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 50
Full-Time, Year-Round 58.6% ±2.8 pp15,471 ±731
Part-Time or Part-Year 41.4% ±3.2 pp10,918 ±856
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 50 City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 58.6%±2.8 pp15,471±731 67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875 ▼ -8.4% 45/50
Part-Time or Part-Year 41.4%±3.2 pp10,918±856 33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897 ▲ +8.4% 6/50
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 50
Average FT Earnings $86,364±$6,367
10th Percentile FT Earnings $27,468±$2,413
25th Percentile FT Earnings $38,966±$2,398
Median FT Earnings $60,579±$4,965
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $86,364±$6,367 $96,214±$968 ▼ −$9,851 22/50
10th Percentile FT Earnings $27,468±$2,413 $29,008±$387 ▼ −$1,540 27/50
25th Percentile FT Earnings $38,966±$2,398 $43,011±$345 ▼ −$4,045 28/50
Median FT Earnings $60,579±$4,965 $69,663±$530 ▼ −$9,083 27/50
75th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/50
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $67,657 ±2,647 $74,277 ±4,027 $86,364 ±6,367 ▲ +$18,707▲ +$12,086▲ +$6,620
Chicago citywide $83,170 ±714 $91,467 ±682 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $51,060 ±1,997 $60,536 ±3,282 $86,364 ±6,367 ▲ +$35,304▲ +$25,827▲ +$9,477
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) $21,928 ±1,057 $24,616 ±1,744 $27,468 ±2,413 ▲ +$5,541▲ +$2,852▲ +$2,688
Chicago citywide $24,209 ±243 $26,113 ±152 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $16,549 ±798 $20,062 ±1,421 $27,468 ±2,413 ▲ +$10,920▲ +$7,406▲ +$3,514
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) $32,038 ±2,558 $34,529 ±1,673 $38,966 ±2,398 ▲ +$6,928▲ +$4,437▲ +$2,491
Chicago citywide $37,393 ±278 $39,415 ±229 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $24,178 ±1,931 $28,141 ±1,364 $38,966 ±2,398 ▲ +$14,788▲ +$10,825▲ +$3,963
Chicago citywide $28,220 ±210 $32,123 ±187 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $51,733 ±2,278 $54,285 ±2,892 $60,579 ±4,965 ▲ +$8,846▲ +$6,294▲ +$2,552
Chicago citywide $60,575 ±496 $64,628 ±327 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $39,042 ±1,719 $44,242 ±2,357 $60,579 ±4,965 ▲ +$21,537▲ +$16,337▲ +$5,200
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) $81,565 ±3,808 $92,008 ±5,453 — ——▲ +$10,444
Chicago citywide $98,274 ±615 $108,202 ±616 — ——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $61,555 ±2,874 $74,987 ±4,444 — ——▲ +$13,431
Chicago citywide $74,166 ±464 $88,185 ±502 — ——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $128,907 ±4,366 — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $97,284 ±3,295 — — ———
Chicago citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category Ward 50
Average PT Earnings $28,526±$3,706
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,438±$580
25th Percentile PT Earnings $7,754±$1,872
Median PT Earnings $18,278±$2,526
75th Percentile PT Earnings $34,748±$3,380
90th Percentile PT Earnings $63,122±$9,257
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $28,526±$3,706 $33,575±$750 ▼ −$5,049 27/50
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,438±$580 $2,183±$87 ▲ +$255 19/50
25th Percentile PT Earnings $7,754±$1,872 $7,222±$206 ▲ +$533 23/50
Median PT Earnings $18,278±$2,526 $19,180±$393 ▼ −$902 23/50
75th Percentile PT Earnings $34,748±$3,380 $38,498±$681 ▼ −$3,750 26/50
90th Percentile PT Earnings $63,122±$9,257 $73,776±$1,391 ▼ −$10,655 27/50
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) $30,322 ±6,819 $28,427 ±3,104 $28,526 ±3,706 ▼ −$1,796▲ +$99▼ −$1,894
Chicago citywide $27,076 ±473 $31,236 ±676 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $22,883 ±5,147 $23,168 ±2,530 $28,526 ±3,706 ▲ +$5,643▲ +$5,358▲ +$285
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) $2,328 ±423 $2,482 ±428 $2,438 ±580 ▲ +$111▼ −$43▲ +$154
Chicago citywide $2,230 ±48 $2,283 ±59 $2,183 ±87 ▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $1,757 ±319 $2,023 ±348 $2,438 ±580 ▲ +$682▲ +$416▲ +$266
Chicago citywide $1,683 ±36 $1,861 ±48 $2,183 ±87 ▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $7,462 ±777 $7,307 ±736 $7,754 ±1,872 ▲ +$293▲ +$447▼ −$154
Chicago citywide $6,390 ±123 $6,841 ±156 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $5,631 ±586 $5,956 ±600 $7,754 ±1,872 ▲ +$2,123▲ +$1,799▲ +$325
Chicago citywide $4,822 ±93 $5,575 ±127 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $15,886 ±1,783 $16,899 ±1,501 $18,278 ±2,526 ▲ +$2,392▲ +$1,378▲ +$1,014
Chicago citywide $15,461 ±166 $17,025 ±275 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $11,989 ±1,346 $13,773 ±1,223 $18,278 ±2,526 ▲ +$6,289▲ +$4,505▲ +$1,784
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) $33,589 ±4,644 $36,127 ±3,781 $34,748 ±3,380 ▲ +$1,159▼ −$1,379▲ +$2,538
Chicago citywide $30,795 ±619 $34,779 ±505 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $25,349 ±3,505 $29,444 ±3,082 $34,748 ±3,380 ▲ +$9,399▲ +$5,304▲ +$4,095
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) $62,938 ±5,978 $66,597 ±6,569 $63,122 ±9,257 ▲ +$183▼ −$3,475▲ +$3,659
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) $47,498 ±4,511 $54,276 ±5,354 $63,122 ±9,257 ▲ +$15,623▲ +$8,845▲ +$6,778
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 50
Average Earnings $62,059±$2,820
10th Percentile Earnings $7,036±$1,653
25th Percentile Earnings $21,290±$2,870
Median Earnings $42,758±$3,251
75th Percentile Earnings $82,207±$5,810
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $62,059±$2,820 $75,571±$768 ▼ −$13,512 25/50
10th Percentile Earnings $7,036±$1,653 $8,529±$272 ▼ −$1,493 30/50
25th Percentile Earnings $21,290±$2,870 $25,183±$358 ▼ −$3,893 31/50
Median Earnings $42,758±$3,251 $51,367±$471 ▼ −$8,609 29/50
75th Percentile Earnings $82,207±$5,810 $93,324±$598 ▼ −$11,116 25/50
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) $52,213 ±2,944 $56,413 ±2,512 $62,059 ±2,820 ▲ +$9,846▲ +$5,646▲ +$4,200
Chicago citywide $62,453 ±534 $71,626 ±551 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $39,404 ±2,222 $45,977 ±2,047 $62,059 ±2,820 ▲ +$22,655▲ +$16,082▲ +$6,572
Chicago citywide $47,133 ±403 $58,375 ±449 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $7,095 ±944 $7,509 ±759 $7,036 ±1,653 ▼ −$59▼ −$473▲ +$414
Chicago citywide $6,858 ±139 $8,358 ±164 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $5,354 ±712 $6,120 ±619 $7,036 ±1,653 ▲ +$1,682▲ +$916▲ +$766
Chicago citywide $5,176 ±105 $6,812 ±134 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $18,020 ±2,059 $19,424 ±1,418 $21,290 ±2,870 ▲ +$3,270▲ +$1,866▲ +$1,404
Chicago citywide $19,598 ±241 $23,173 ±290 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $13,599 ±1,554 $15,831 ±1,156 $21,290 ±2,870 ▲ +$7,691▲ +$5,459▲ +$2,231
Chicago citywide $14,790 ±182 $18,886 ±236 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $37,531 ±2,397 $39,365 ±1,594 $42,758 ±3,251 ▲ +$5,226▲ +$3,393▲ +$1,834
Chicago citywide $42,365 ±293 $47,195 ±370 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $28,324 ±1,809 $32,083 ±1,299 $42,758 ±3,251 ▲ +$14,433▲ +$10,675▲ +$3,758
Chicago citywide $31,972 ±221 $38,464 ±302 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $65,282 ±2,963 $69,328 ±3,591 $82,207 ±5,810 ▲ +$16,926▲ +$12,880▲ +$4,046
Chicago citywide $78,784 ±555 $87,853 ±597 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $49,267 ±2,236 $56,502 ±2,927 $82,207 ±5,810 ▲ +$32,940▲ +$25,705▲ +$7,235
Chicago citywide $59,457 ±418 $71,600 ±486 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $109,640 ±6,621 $118,844 ±3,885 — ——▲ +$9,204
Chicago citywide $128,659 ±682 — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $82,744 ±4,997 $96,858 ±3,166 — ——▲ +$14,114
Chicago citywide $97,097 ±515 — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Ward 50

Category Ward 50
Household income at age 35 $62,944 ±$1,018
Household income percentile rank 53.9 ±0.55 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 25.7% ±0.81 pp
Individual income at age 35 $42,380 ±$658
Fraction married 49.6% ±0.92 pp
Employment rate 72.9% ±0.83 pp
Incarceration rate 0.80% ±0.18 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 50. 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 50 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 50 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $62,944 ±$1,018 $43,090 ±$102 +$19,855
Household income percentile rank 53.9 ±0.55 pp 40.9 ±0.06 pp +13.1 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 25.7% ±0.81 pp 11.4% ±0.08 pp +14.2 pp
Individual income at age 35 $42,380 ±$658 $33,544 ±$80 +$8,836
Fraction married 49.6% ±0.92 pp 26.4% ±0.11 pp +23.3 pp
Employment rate 72.9% ±0.83 pp 74.4% ±0.11 pp −1.5 pp
Incarceration rate 0.80% ±0.18 pp 2.87% ±0.05 pp −2.1 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 50. 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 50 · 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 50 in Lower-Income Families

Category Ward 50
Household income at age 35 $53,797 ±$1,343
Household income percentile rank 48.5 ±0.82 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 19.4% ±1.22 pp
Individual income at age 35 $37,739 ±$937
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 50 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 50 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 50 City Difference
Household income at age 35 $53,797 ±$1,343 $34,711 ±$124 +$19,085
Household income percentile rank 48.5 ±0.82 pp 35.3 ±0.09 pp +13.2 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 19.4% ±1.22 pp 6.31% ±0.09 pp +13.1 pp
Individual income at age 35 $37,739 ±$937 $28,716 ±$106 +$9,023
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 50 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 50 · 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 50

Category Ward 50
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 73.1% ±0.83 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 22.0% ±0.79 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 50. 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 50 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Ward 50 City Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 73.1% ±0.83 pp 78.1% ±0.11 pp −5.0 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 22.0% ±0.79 pp 22.9% ±0.11 pp −0.8 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 50. 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 50 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Ward 50

Category Ward 50
All jobs located in ward 50 10,644
Ward 50 jobs held by Ward 50 residents 10.4%
Ward 50 jobs held by non-Ward 50 residents 89.6%
Employed residents working in Ward 50 4.8%
Employed residents working outside Ward 50 95.2%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Ward 50 Chicago ward median Difference Rank
All jobs located in ward 50 10,644 11,093 ▼ −449 28/50
Ward 50 jobs held by Ward 50 residents 10.4% 6.3% ▲ +4.1 pp 6/50
Ward 50 jobs held by non-Ward 50 residents 89.6% 93.7% ▼ −4.1 pp 45/50
Employed residents working in Ward 50 4.8% 3.2% ▲ +1.6 pp 11/50
Employed residents working outside Ward 50 95.2% 96.8% ▼ −1.6 pp 40/50
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 50 9,104 10,126 10,644 ▲ +1,540▲ +518▲ +1,022
Chicago citywide 10,920 11,554 11,093 ▲ +174▼ −460▲ +634
Ward 50 jobs held by Ward 50 residents 10.4%815 10.8%914 10.4%934 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +119▼ −0.3 pp▲ +20▲ +0.4 pp▲ +99
Chicago citywide 6.4%696 6.4%725 6.3%701 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▼ −0.1 pp▼ −24– 0.0 pp▲ +29
Ward 50 jobs held by non-Ward 50 residents 89.6%7,045 89.2%7,581 89.6%8,012 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +967▲ +0.3 pp▲ +431▼ −0.4 pp▲ +536
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 50 4.2%815 4.7%914 4.8%934 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +119▲ +0.1 pp▲ +20▲ +0.5 pp▲ +99
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 50 95.8%18,512 95.3%18,652 95.2%18,692 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +180▼ −0.1 pp▲ +40▼ −0.5 pp▲ +140
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 50

Category Ward 50
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 1.2%132
Manufacturing 0.8%90
Wholesale Trade 0.8%80
Retail Trade 14.4%1,532
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 0.8%87
↳ Utilities 0.0%0
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.8%87
Information 0.2%16
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.7%502
↳ Finance & Insurance 3.6%385
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.1%117
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 18.3%1,949
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 14.2%1,513
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.8%80
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.3%356
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 46.7%4,967
↳ Educational Services 0.9%97
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 45.8%4,870
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 8.5%906
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.5%57
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 8.0%849
Other Services 3.6%383
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 50 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 1.2%132 1.9%27,207 ▼ -0.6% 37/50
Manufacturing 0.8%90 4.4%64,747 ▼ -3.6% 43/50
Wholesale Trade 0.8%80 2.8%41,460 ▼ -2.1% 42/50
Retail Trade 14.4%1,532 6.6%96,413 ▲ +7.8% 22/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 0.8%87 6.0%87,845 ▼ -5.2% 38/50
↳ Utilities 0.0%0 0.3%5,012 ▼ -0.3% 20/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 0.8%87 5.7%82,833 ▼ -4.8% 35/50
Information 0.2%16 3.5%51,095 ▼ -3.3% 42/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 4.7%502 10.8%157,520 ▼ -6.0% 19/50
↳ Finance & Insurance 3.6%385 8.6%125,824 ▼ -5.0% 9/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.1%117 2.2%31,696 ▼ -1.1% 34/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 18.3%1,949 23.2%339,220 ▼ -4.9% 12/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 14.2%1,513 14.2%207,444 0% 4/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.8%80 1.2%16,872 ▼ -0.4% 8/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 3.3%356 7.9%114,904 ▼ -4.5% 34/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 46.7%4,967 23.0%336,089 ▲ +23.7% 7/50
↳ Educational Services 0.9%97 9.2%134,671 ▼ -8.3% 47/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 45.8%4,870 13.8%201,418 ▲ +32.0% 2/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 8.5%906 10.3%151,055 ▼ -1.8% 34/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.5%57 1.9%27,339 ▼ -1.3% 27/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 8.0%849 8.5%123,716 ▼ -0.5% 34/50
Other Services 3.6%383 4.0%59,136 ▼ -0.4% 34/50
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%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%181 0.0%569 0.0%423 – 0.0 pp▲ +242– 0.0 pp▼ −146– 0.0 pp▲ +388
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%140 0.0%374 0.0%36 – 0.0 pp▼ −104– 0.0 pp▼ −338– 0.0 pp▲ +234
Construction 1.2%109 0.9%89 1.2%132 – 0.0 pp▲ +23▲ +0.4 pp▲ +43▼ −0.3 pp▼ −20
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 1.3%118 1.0%106 0.8%90 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −28▼ −0.2 pp▼ −16▼ −0.2 pp▼ −12
Chicago citywide 4.6%61,066 4.5%63,597 4.4%64,747 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,681▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,150▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,531
Wholesale Trade 1.4%132 1.0%104 0.8%80 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −52▼ −0.3 pp▼ −24▼ −0.4 pp▼ −28
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 14.4%1,315 13.6%1,378 14.4%1,532 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +217▲ +0.8 pp▲ +154▼ −0.8 pp▲ +63
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 0.9%80 0.6%65 0.8%87 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7▲ +0.2 pp▲ +22▼ −0.2 pp▼ −15
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 0.9%80 0.6%65 0.8%87 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7▲ +0.2 pp▲ +22▼ −0.2 pp▼ −15
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 0.8%74 0.3%30 0.2%16 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −58▼ −0.1 pp▼ −14▼ −0.5 pp▼ −44
Chicago citywide 3.1%40,514 3.4%48,135 3.5%51,095 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +10,581▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,960▲ +0.3 pp▲ +7,621
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 5.9%541 6.2%628 4.7%502 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −39▼ −1.5 pp▼ −126▲ +0.3 pp▲ +87
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 4.5%410 4.8%487 3.6%385 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −25▼ −1.2 pp▼ −102▲ +0.3 pp▲ +77
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 1.4%131 1.4%141 1.1%117 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −14▼ −0.3 pp▼ −24– 0.0 pp▲ +10
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 16.2%1,474 17.4%1,766 18.3%1,949 ▲ +2.1 pp▲ +475▲ +0.9 pp▲ +183▲ +1.2 pp▲ +292
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 11.7%1,064 15.3%1,547 14.2%1,513 ▲ +2.5 pp▲ +449▼ −1.1 pp▼ −34▲ +3.6 pp▲ +483
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 0.3%28 0.3%27 0.8%80 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +52▲ +0.5 pp▲ +53– 0.0 pp▼ −1
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 4.2%382 1.9%192 3.3%356 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −26▲ +1.4 pp▲ +164▼ −2.3 pp▼ −190
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 42.1%3,829 45.5%4,610 46.7%4,967 ▲ +4.6 pp▲ +1,138▲ +1.1 pp▲ +357▲ +3.5 pp▲ +781
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 2.6%238 1.0%103 0.9%97 ▼ −1.7 pp▼ −141▼ −0.1 pp▼ −6▼ −1.6 pp▼ −135
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 39.4%3,591 44.5%4,507 45.8%4,870 ▲ +6.3 pp▲ +1,279▲ +1.2 pp▲ +363▲ +5.1 pp▲ +916
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 9.8%890 8.8%890 8.5%906 ▼ −1.3 pp▲ +16▼ −0.3 pp▲ +16▼ −1.0 pp– 0
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 0.4%37 0.1%8 0.5%57 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +20▲ +0.5 pp▲ +49▼ −0.3 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 9.4%853 8.7%882 8.0%849 ▼ −1.4 pp▼ −4▼ −0.7 pp▼ −33▼ −0.7 pp▲ +29
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 5.8%524 4.5%460 3.6%383 ▼ −2.2 pp▼ −141▼ −0.9 pp▼ −77▼ −1.2 pp▼ −64
Chicago citywide 4.5%59,098 4.4%61,698 4.0%59,136 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +38▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,562▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,600
Public Administration 0.2%18 0.0%0 0.0%0 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −18– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.2 pp▼ −18
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 50

Category Ward 50
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 22.0%2,340
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 38.5%4,097
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 39.5%4,207
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 50 City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 22.0%2,340 12.7%185,297 ▲ +9.3% 11/50
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 38.5%4,097 20.5%299,480 ▲ +18.0% 5/50
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 39.5%4,207 66.9%978,851 ▼ -27.4% 45/50
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 36.2%3,297 31.6%3,196 22.0%2,340 ▼ −14.2 pp▼ −957▼ −9.6 pp▼ −856▼ −4.7 pp▼ −101
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 36.1%3,289 36.9%3,733 38.5%4,097 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +808▲ +1.6 pp▲ +364▲ +0.7 pp▲ +444
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 27.7%2,518 31.6%3,197 39.5%4,207 ▲ +11.9 pp▲ +1,689▲ +8.0 pp▲ +1,010▲ +3.9 pp▲ +679
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 50 by Firm Age

Category Ward 50
Firm age: 0–1 years 3.3%348
Firm age: 2–3 years 4.2%446
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.4%679
Firm age: 6–10 years 9.1%969
Firm age: 11 or more years 77.1%8,202
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 50 City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 3.3%348 2.8%37,293 ▲ +0.4% 29/50
Firm age: 2–3 years 4.2%446 2.8%37,154 ▲ +1.4% 15/50
Firm age: 4–5 years 6.4%679 3.2%41,869 ▲ +3.2% 6/50
Firm age: 6–10 years 9.1%969 7.8%102,354 ▲ +1.3% 22/50
Firm age: 11 or more years 77.1%8,202 83.4%1,098,247 ▼ -6.3% 34/50
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 2.5%226 4.3%430 3.3%348 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +122▼ −1.0 pp▼ −82▲ +1.8 pp▲ +204
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 5.0%458 4.5%455 4.2%446 ▼ −0.9 pp▼ −12▼ −0.3 pp▼ −9▼ −0.5 pp▼ −3
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 6.1%558 2.6%258 6.4%679 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +121▲ +3.8 pp▲ +421▼ −3.6 pp▼ −300
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 13.7%1,246 12.3%1,248 9.1%969 ▼ −4.6 pp▼ −277▼ −3.2 pp▼ −279▼ −1.4 pp▲ +2
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 72.6%6,598 76.4%7,720 77.1%8,202 ▲ +4.4 pp▲ +1,604▲ +0.7 pp▲ +482▲ +3.7 pp▲ +1,122
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 50 by Firm Size

Category Ward 50
Firm size: 0–19 employees 24.6%2,614
Firm size: 20–49 employees 9.6%1,027
Firm size: 50–249 employees 20.4%2,174
Firm size: 250–499 employees 6.5%687
Firm size: 500 or more employees 38.9%4,142
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 50 City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 24.6%2,614 12.8%168,975 ▲ +11.7% 16/50
Firm size: 20–49 employees 9.6%1,027 7.3%96,432 ▲ +2.3% 25/50
Firm size: 50–249 employees 20.4%2,174 13.8%181,123 ▲ +6.7% 11/50
Firm size: 250–499 employees 6.5%687 5.7%74,787 ▲ +0.8% 16/50
Firm size: 500 or more employees 38.9%4,142 60.4%795,600 ▼ -21.5% 37/50
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 28.9%2,623 26.3%2,655 24.6%2,614 ▼ −4.3 pp▼ −9▼ −1.7 pp▼ −41▼ −2.6 pp▲ +32
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 14.4%1,304 8.9%896 9.6%1,027 ▼ −4.7 pp▼ −277▲ +0.8 pp▲ +131▼ −5.5 pp▼ −408
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 19.8%1,795 20.7%2,091 20.4%2,174 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +379▼ −0.3 pp▲ +83▲ +0.9 pp▲ +296
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 2.6%240 5.8%582 6.5%687 ▲ +3.8 pp▲ +447▲ +0.7 pp▲ +105▲ +3.1 pp▲ +342
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 34.4%3,124 38.4%3,887 38.9%4,142 ▲ +4.5 pp▲ +1,018▲ +0.5 pp▲ +255▲ +4.1 pp▲ +763
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 50
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 22.2% ±1.4 pp22.2%±1.4 pp13,028 ±794
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 65.9% ±4.4 pp14.6%±1.0 pp8,589 ±574
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 34.1% ±4.1 pp7.6%±0.9 pp4,439 ±532
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 22.2%±1.4 pp22.2%±1.4 pp13,028±794 13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480 ▲ +8.7%▲ +8.7% 2/50
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 65.9%±4.4 pp14.6%±1.0 pp8,589±574 83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897 ▼ -17.1%▲ +3.4% 43/5015/50
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 34.1%±4.1 pp7.6%±0.9 pp4,439±532 17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247 ▲ +17.1%▲ +5.3% 8/502/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category Ward 50
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 6.0% ±0.9 pp6.0%±0.9 pp3,477 ±516
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 44.4% ±5.6 pp2.7%±0.3 pp1,545 ±195
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 55.6% ±9.9 pp3.3%±0.6 pp1,932 ±346
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 56.8% ±5.6 pp3.4%±0.3 pp1,974 ±195
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 43.2% ±9.6 pp2.6%±0.6 pp1,502 ±332
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 6.0%±0.9 pp6.0%±0.9 pp3,477±516 7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036 ▼ -1.5%▼ -1.5% 29/50
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 44.4%±5.6 pp2.7%±0.3 pp1,545±195 52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511 ▼ -7.9%▼ -1.2% 39/5046/50
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 55.6%±9.9 pp3.3%±0.6 pp1,932±346 47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437 ▲ +7.9%▼ -0.2% 12/5016/50
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 56.8%±5.6 pp3.4%±0.3 pp1,974±195 67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945 ▼ -10.2%▼ -1.6% 41/5043/50
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 43.2%±9.6 pp2.6%±0.6 pp1,502±332 33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459 ▲ +10.2%▲ +0.1% 10/5020/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category Ward 50
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 13.8% ±5.4 pp2,087 ±817
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.1% ±2.1 pp71 ±71
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 50 City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 13.8%±5.4 pp2,087±817 5.9%±0.5 pp— ▲ +8.0% 2/50
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 2.1%±2.1 pp71±71 5.4%±0.6 pp— ▼ -3.3% 44/50
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 50
Owner-Occupied Households 53.8% ±3.3 pp10,183 ±625
Renter-Occupied Households 46.2% ±2.9 pp8,740 ±556
Owner-Occupied Residents 54.3% ±3.9 pp31,053 ±2,259
Renter-Occupied Residents 45.7% ±4.1 pp26,137 ±2,327
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 50 City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 53.8%±3.3 pp10,183±625 46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939 ▲ +7.8% 16/50
Renter-Occupied Households 46.2%±2.9 pp8,740±556 54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183 ▼ -7.8% 35/50
Owner-Occupied Residents 54.3%±3.9 pp31,053±2,259 51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574 ▲ +2.5% 18/50
Renter-Occupied Residents 45.7%±4.1 pp26,137±2,327 48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500 ▼ -2.5% 33/50
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 50
Median Year Moved In 2013±0.9 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 4.6% ±1.6 pp864 ±297
Moved in 2020 to 2022 15.5% ±2.4 pp2,930 ±451
Moved in 2010 to 2019 43.2% ±4.1 pp8,165 ±768
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.1% ±2.4 pp3,050 ±462
Moved in 1990 to 1999 8.5% ±1.7 pp1,601 ±317
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 12.1% ±2.4 pp2,284 ±446
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 50 City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2013±0.9 yr 2015±1.0 yr ▼ −2 25/50
Moved in 2023 or Later 4.6%±1.6 pp864±297 5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742 ▼ -1.4% 29/50
Moved in 2020 to 2022 15.5%±2.4 pp2,930±451 24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059 ▼ -8.6% 37/50
Moved in 2010 to 2019 43.2%±4.1 pp8,165±768 39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772 ▲ +4.0% 8/50
Moved in 2000 to 2009 16.1%±2.4 pp3,050±462 13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324 ▲ +2.3% 15/50
Moved in 1990 to 1999 8.5%±1.7 pp1,601±317 8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390 ▲ +0.3% 24/50
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 12.1%±2.4 pp2,284±446 8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362 ▲ +3.4% 17/50
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 50
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 9.9% ±1.9 pp9.9%±1.9 pp5,676 ±1,082
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 7.2% ±1.5 pp72.4%±6.2 pp4,109 ±859
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.2% ±0.1 pp1.6%±1.0 pp88 ±60
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.7% ±0.3 pp7.4%±3.2 pp422 ±197
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 1.8% ±1.2 pp18.6%±11.0 pp1,057 ±658
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 9.9%±1.9 pp9.9%±1.9 pp5,676±1,082 14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289 ▼ -4.1%▼ -4.1% 32/50
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 7.2%±1.5 pp72.4%±6.2 pp4,109±859 9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953 ▼ -2.6%▲ +2.5% 34/5031/50
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.2%±0.1 pp1.6%±1.0 pp88±60 0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626 ▼ -0.6%▼ -3.9% 41/5042/50
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 0.7%±0.3 pp7.4%±3.2 pp422±197 2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918 ▼ -1.7%▼ -10.1% 35/5038/50
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 1.8%±1.2 pp18.6%±11.0 pp1,057±658 1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040 ▲ +0.9%▲ +11.5% 6/502/50
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 50
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.7% ±1.8 pp7.7%±1.8 pp1,572 ±365
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 1.9% ±1.0 pp25.4%±11.0 pp399 ±196
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.4% ±0.4 pp4.6%±5.0 pp73 ±81
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.6% ±0.6 pp7.5%±7.3 pp118 ±118
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.8% ±1.6 pp62.5%±15.8 pp982 ±337
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 4.4% ±2.1 pp4.4%±2.1 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.7% ±0.8 pp0.7%±0.8 pp—
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.7%±1.8 pp7.7%±1.8 pp1,572±365 9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682 ▼ -1.5%▼ -1.5% 24/50
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 1.9%±1.0 pp25.4%±11.0 pp399±196 2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796 ▼ -0.5%▼ -1.8% 27/5026/50
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.4%±0.4 pp4.6%±5.0 pp73±81 0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795 ▼ -0.2%▼ -1.4% 31/5027/50
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.6%±0.6 pp7.5%±7.3 pp118±118 0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587 ▲ +0.4%▲ +5.1% 4/504/50
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 4.8%±1.6 pp62.5%±15.8 pp982±337 5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387 ▼ -1.1%▼ -1.9% 24/5029/50
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 4.4%±2.1 pp4.4%±2.1 pp— 4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp— ▼ -0.4%▼ -0.4% 29/50
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.7%±0.8 pp0.7%±0.8 pp— 1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.6%▼ -0.6% 37/50
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 50
Median Year Built 1951±1 yr
Pre-1940 33.8% ±3.6 pp6,915 ±728
1940-2009 64.8% ±3.9 pp13,262 ±793
2010+ 1.4% ±0.7 pp294 ±145
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 50 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1951±1 yr 1953±1 yr ▼ −2 yrs 21/50
Pre-1940 33.8%±3.6 pp6,915±728 38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678 ▼ -5.0% 34/50
1940-2009 64.8%±3.9 pp13,262±793 54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435 ▲ +9.9% 13/50
2010+ 1.4%±0.7 pp294±145 6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725 ▼ -4.9% 43/50
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 50
Population Density 21,813 /sq mi±1,443/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 30.8% ±2.3 pp6,304 ±471
Buildings With 2–4 Units 30.1% ±3.7 pp6,172 ±754
Buildings With 5–19 Units 22.0% ±2.7 pp4,499 ±554
Buildings With 20 or More Units 17.0% ±2.3 pp3,481 ±480
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Population Density 21,813 /sq mi±1,443/sq mi 11,721 /sq mi±26/sq mi ▲ +10,092 /sq mi 11/50
Single-Family Homes 30.8%±2.3 pp6,304±471 29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989 ▲ +1.6% 24/50
Buildings With 2–4 Units 30.1%±3.7 pp6,172±754 27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957 ▲ +2.7% 27/50
Buildings With 5–19 Units 22.0%±2.7 pp4,499±554 16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124 ▲ +5.8% 9/50
Buildings With 20 or More Units 17.0%±2.3 pp3,481±480 27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438 ▼ -10.0% 17/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category Ward 50
Studio 2.2% ±0.9 pp448 ±194
1 Bedroom 15.2% ±2.3 pp3,119 ±474
2 Bedrooms 34.1% ±3.3 pp6,978 ±677
3 Bedrooms 33.6% ±3.3 pp6,883 ±668
4 Bedrooms 9.1% ±1.8 pp1,868 ±378
5 or More Bedrooms 5.7% ±1.2 pp1,176 ±247
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Studio 2.2%±0.9 pp448±194 7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205 ▼ -5.3% 42/50
1 Bedroom 15.2%±2.3 pp3,119±474 20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939 ▼ -4.9% 27/50
2 Bedrooms 34.1%±3.3 pp6,978±677 33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221 ▲ +1.0% 21/50
3 Bedrooms 33.6%±3.3 pp6,883±668 26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061 ▲ +7.5% 15/50
4 Bedrooms 9.1%±1.8 pp1,868±378 9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426 ▲ +0.1% 26/50
5 or More Bedrooms 5.7%±1.2 pp1,176±247 4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072 ▲ +1.7% 16/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

Sub-rows show
Category Ward 50
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 8.5% ±2.3 pp8.5%±2.3 pp1,598 ±430
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 6.1% ±1.9 pp72.7%±12.2 pp1,162 ±368
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.3% ±1.2 pp27.3%±12.2 pp436 ±228
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 50 City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 8.5%±2.3 pp8.5%±2.3 pp1,598±430 3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996 ▲ +5.0%▲ +5.0% 3/50
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 6.1%±1.9 pp72.7%±12.2 pp1,162±368 2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493 ▲ +4.1%▲ +14.5% 2/5011/50
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.3%±1.2 pp27.3%±12.2 pp436±228 1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328 ▲ +0.9%▼ -14.5% 8/5040/50
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
Sub-rows show

Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category Ward 50
Natural Gas Heat 80.6% ±2.9 pp15,226 ±548
Electric Heat 13.9% ±2.1 pp2,622 ±406
Other Heating Source 5.5% ±1.9 pp1,048 ±353
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 80.6%±2.9 pp15,226±548 77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501 ▲ +3.0% 34/50
Electric Heat 13.9%±2.1 pp2,622±406 18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864 ▼ -4.1% 16/50
Other Heating Source 5.5%±1.9 pp1,048±353 4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173 ▲ +1.1% 14/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

Show
Category Ward 50
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 40.5% ±3.8 pp7,646 ±724
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 19.0% ±2.6 pp3,595 ±492
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 40.5% ±3.3 pp7,656 ±628
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 21.0% ±2.8 pp3,968 ±532
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 50 City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 40.5%±3.8 pp7,646±724 24.9%±0.4 pp289,047±4,524 ▲ +15.5% 21/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 19.0%±2.6 pp3,595±492 23.8%±0.4 pp276,514±4,291 ▼ -4.8% 38/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 40.5%±3.3 pp7,656±628 45.6%±0.5 pp529,378±5,291 ▼ -5.1% 21/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 21.0%±2.8 pp3,968±532 24.0%±0.4 pp278,684±4,167 ▼ -3.0% 21/50
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 50
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $501±$85
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $987±$53
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,446±$54
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,100±$108
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,932±$87
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 50 City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $501±$85 $594±$11 ▼ −$93 35/50
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $987±$53 $1,011±$8 ▼ −$24 25/50
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,446±$54 $1,560±$10 ▼ −$114 25/50
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,100±$108 $2,329±$13 ▼ −$230 24/50
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,932±$87 Over $3,000 ▼ −$68+ 24/50
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) $641 ±59 $654 ±62 $501 ±85 ▼ −$139▼ −$153▲ +$14
Chicago citywide $609 ±7 $606 ±7 $594 ±11 ▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $484 ±45 $533 ±51 $501 ±85 ▲ +$18▼ −$32▲ +$50
Chicago citywide $459 ±6 $494 ±6 $594 ±11 ▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,021 ±34 $1,114 ±37 $987 ±53 ▼ −$34▼ −$127▲ +$93
Chicago citywide $992 ±5 $1,001 ±5 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $771 ±25 $908 ±30 $987 ±53 ▲ +$216▲ +$79▲ +$137
Chicago citywide $748 ±3 $816 ±4 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,462 ±57 $1,520 ±32 $1,446 ±54 ▼ −$16▼ −$74▲ +$59
Chicago citywide $1,493 ±8 $1,523 ±6 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,103 ±43 $1,239 ±26 $1,446 ±54 ▲ +$343▲ +$207▲ +$136
Chicago citywide $1,127 ±6 $1,241 ±5 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,230 ±101 $2,102 ±83 $2,100 ±108 ▼ −$130▼ −$2▼ −$128
Chicago citywide $2,333 ±12 $2,326 ±10 $2,329 ±13 ▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,683 ±76 $1,713 ±67 $2,100 ±108 ▲ +$417▲ +$387▲ +$30
Chicago citywide $1,761 ±9 $1,896 ±8 $2,329 ±13 ▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $3,092 ±136 $2,932 ±87 —▼ −$160—
Chicago citywide — $3,316 ±20 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — $2,520 ±111 $2,932 ±87 —▲ +$412—
Chicago citywide — $2,703 ±16 — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category Ward 50
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,550±$119
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $922±$100
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,185±$74
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,471±$57
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,835±$57
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,222±$162
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,550±$119 $1,613±$12 ▼ −$62 14/50
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $922±$100 $696±$20 ▲ +$226 14/50
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,185±$74 $1,043±$8 ▲ +$143 11/50
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,471±$57 $1,440±$10 ▲ +$31 16/50
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,835±$57 $2,021±$21 ▼ −$186 22/50
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $2,222±$162 $2,738±$29 ▼ −$516 24/50
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 50
Average Rent $1,331±$54
10th Percentile Rent $827±$123
25th Percentile Rent $1,062±$49
Median Rent $1,327±$45
75th Percentile Rent $1,629±$102
90th Percentile Rent $1,960±$92
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average Rent $1,331±$54 $1,452±$11 ▼ −$121 22/50
10th Percentile Rent $827±$123 $564±$21 ▲ +$263 12/50
25th Percentile Rent $1,062±$49 $913±$7 ▲ +$149 13/50
Median Rent $1,327±$45 $1,262±$12 ▲ +$65 15/50
75th Percentile Rent $1,629±$102 $1,868±$13 ▼ −$239 22/50
90th Percentile Rent $1,960±$92 $2,528±$38 ▼ −$568 23/50
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 50
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,539±$412
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,136±$163
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,681±$194
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,374±$134
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,152±$182
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,861±$150
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,539±$412 $2,734±$24 ▼ −$194 22/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,136±$163 $1,270±$14 ▼ −$134 35/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,681±$194 $1,697±$14 ▼ −$16 28/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,374±$134 $2,339±$17 ▲ +$35 22/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,152±$182 $3,269±$31 ▼ −$117 23/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $3,861±$150 Over $4,000 ▼ −$139+ 24/50
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) $2,806 ±38 $2,771 ±35 $2,539 ±412 ▼ −$267▼ −$232▼ −$35
Chicago citywide $2,855 ±19 $2,793 ±23 $2,734 ±24 ▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,118 ±29 $2,258 ±29 $2,539 ±412 ▲ +$422▲ +$281▲ +$141
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) $1,436 ±105 $1,397 ±79 $1,136 ±163 ▼ −$300▼ −$261▼ −$39
Chicago citywide $1,403 ±11 $1,356 ±11 $1,270 ±14 ▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,084 ±79 $1,138 ±65 $1,136 ±163 ▲ +$53▼ −$2▲ +$55
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) $1,948 ±114 $1,800 ±115 $1,681 ±194 ▼ −$267▼ −$119▼ −$148
Chicago citywide $1,874 ±12 $1,800 ±12 $1,697 ±14 ▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,470 ±86 $1,467 ±94 $1,681 ±194 ▲ +$211▲ +$214▼ −$3
Chicago citywide $1,414 ±9 $1,467 ±10 $1,697 ±14 ▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,703 ±117 $2,502 ±131 $2,374 ±134 ▼ −$329▼ −$128▼ −$201
Chicago citywide $2,526 ±13 $2,422 ±13 $2,339 ±17 ▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,040 ±88 $2,039 ±107 $2,374 ±134 ▲ +$334▲ +$335▼ −$1
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) $3,462 ±143 $3,321 ±141 $3,152 ±182 ▼ −$310▼ −$169▼ −$141
Chicago citywide $3,447 ±25 $3,343 ±25 $3,269 ±31 ▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,613 ±108 $2,706 ±115 $3,152 ±182 ▲ +$539▲ +$446▲ +$94
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) — $4,044 ±169 $3,861 ±150 —▼ −$184—
Chicago citywide — $4,578 ±59 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) — $3,296 ±137 $3,861 ±150 —▲ +$564—
Chicago citywide — $3,731 ±48 — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category Ward 50
Average Monthly Owner Costs $904±$159
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $305±$111
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $537±$99
Median Monthly Owner Costs $896±$96
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,201±$83
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $904±$159 $1,078±$22 ▼ −$174 26/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $305±$111 $418±$8 ▼ −$113 48/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $537±$99 $601±$8 ▼ −$64 36/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs $896±$96 $859±$10 ▲ +$37 22/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,201±$83 $1,197±$18 ▲ +$3 18/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs Over $1,500 Over $1,500 — 1/50
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $938 ±47 $997 ±38 $904 ±159 ▼ −$34▼ −$93▲ +$60
Chicago citywide $957 ±15 $1,028 ±10 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $708 ±35 $813 ±31 $904 ±159 ▲ +$196▲ +$91▲ +$105
Chicago citywide $722 ±11 $838 ±8 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $496 ±66 $487 ±77 $305 ±111 ▼ −$191▼ −$182▼ −$9
Chicago citywide $429 ±6 $469 ±7 $418 ±8 ▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $374 ±50 $397 ±63 $305 ±111 ▼ −$69▼ −$92▲ +$23
Chicago citywide $324 ±5 $382 ±5 $418 ±8 ▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $679 ±51 $702 ±55 $537 ±99 ▼ −$142▼ −$166▲ +$24
Chicago citywide $586 ±6 $629 ±6 $601 ±8 ▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $512 ±38 $572 ±45 $537 ±99 ▲ +$25▼ −$36▲ +$60
Chicago citywide $442 ±4 $513 ±5 $601 ±8 ▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $923 ±42 $943 ±53 $896 ±96 ▼ −$27▼ −$47▲ +$21
Chicago citywide $815 ±9 $860 ±7 $859 ±10 ▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $696 ±32 $769 ±43 $896 ±96 ▲ +$200▲ +$127▲ +$72
Chicago citywide $615 ±7 $701 ±6 $859 ±10 ▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,302 ±79 $1,201 ±83 —▼ −$102—
Chicago citywide — $1,206 ±14 $1,197 ±18 —▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,061 ±65 $1,201 ±83 —▲ +$139—
Chicago citywide — $983 ±12 $1,197 ±18 —▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,554 ±75 — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,767 ±35 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,266 ±61 — ———
Chicago citywide — $1,440 ±28 — ———

Home Values

Category Ward 50
Average Home Value $391,737±$15,612
10th Percentile Home Value $102,374±$33,601
25th Percentile Home Value $190,464±$18,878
Median Home Value $353,274±$29,565
75th Percentile Home Value $528,533±$42,706
90th Percentile Home Value $732,584±$43,613
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $391,737±$15,612 $437,638±$7,358 ▼ −$45,901 25/50
10th Percentile Home Value $102,374±$33,601 $129,150±$3,756 ▼ −$26,777 36/50
25th Percentile Home Value $190,464±$18,878 $217,800±$1,804 ▼ −$27,336 34/50
Median Home Value $353,274±$29,565 $334,100±$2,424 ▲ +$19,174 23/50
75th Percentile Home Value $528,533±$42,706 $497,700±$3,730 ▲ +$30,833 20/50
90th Percentile Home Value $732,584±$43,613 $809,159±$15,691 ▼ −$76,575 19/50
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) $362,262 ±13,539 $379,579 ±10,113 $391,737 ±15,612 ▲ +$29,475▲ +$12,158▲ +$17,317
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) $273,394 ±10,218 $309,358 ±8,242 $391,737 ±15,612 ▲ +$118,344▲ +$82,380▲ +$35,964
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) $110,394 ±17,764 $125,023 ±12,083 $102,374 ±33,601 ▼ −$8,021▼ −$22,649▲ +$14,629
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) $83,313 ±13,406 $101,894 ±9,847 $102,374 ±33,601 ▲ +$19,061▲ +$480▲ +$18,581
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) $205,274 ±18,736 $208,471 ±19,621 $190,464 ±18,878 ▼ −$14,810▼ −$18,007▲ +$3,197
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) $154,917 ±14,139 $169,904 ±15,991 $190,464 ±18,878 ▲ +$35,547▲ +$20,560▲ +$14,987
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) $362,102 ±21,451 $372,164 ±17,619 $353,274 ±29,565 ▼ −$8,828▼ −$18,889▲ +$10,062
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) $273,272 ±16,188 $303,314 ±14,360 $353,274 ±29,565 ▲ +$80,002▲ +$49,960▲ +$30,042
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) $497,712 ±14,178 $495,210 ±18,338 $528,533 ±42,706 ▲ +$30,821▲ +$33,323▼ −$2,502
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) $375,615 ±10,700 $403,597 ±14,946 $528,533 ±42,706 ▲ +$152,918▲ +$124,936▲ +$27,982
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) $626,386 ±22,673 $616,627 ±45,740 $732,584 ±43,613 ▲ +$106,198▲ +$115,957▼ −$9,759
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) $472,724 ±17,111 $502,552 ±37,278 $732,584 ±43,613 ▲ +$259,861▲ +$230,032▲ +$29,829
Chicago citywide $557,842 ±9,770 $681,153 ±7,373 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$251,317▲ +$128,006▲ +$123,311

Federal Housing Assistance

Sub-rows show
Category Ward 50
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 5.6%5.6%1,152
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 3.8%66.8%770
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.3%6.2%72
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.4%25.3%292
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.1%1.6%18
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 50 City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 5.6%5.6%1,152 8.3%8.3%106,578 ▼ -2.7%▼ -2.7% 24/50
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 3.8%66.8%770 4.8%57.2%60,910 ▼ -1.0%▲ +9.7% 22/5023/50
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.3%6.2%72 1.1%13.8%14,721 ▼ -0.8%▼ -7.6% 26/5029/50
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.4%25.3%292 2.1%25.7%27,383 ▼ -0.7%▼ -0.3% 21/5019/50
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.1%1.6%18 0.3%3.3%3,564 ▼ -0.2%▼ -1.8% 25/5028/50
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 5.0%983 5.0%997 5.6%1,152 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +169▲ +0.6 pp▲ +155– 0.0 pp▲ +14
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 2.5%491 3.2%631 3.8%770 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +279▲ +0.6 pp▲ +139▲ +0.7 pp▲ +140
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 0.9%184 0.3%57 0.4%72 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −112▲ +0.1 pp▲ +15▼ −0.7 pp▼ −127
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 1.5%290 1.5%292 1.4%292 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▲ +2
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 0.1%18 0.1%18 0.1%18 – 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
Sub-rows show

Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category Ward 50
Average Household Income $18,158
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $436
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,252
Below 30% of Area Median Income 83.8%852
With Children 22.1%225
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 26.9%273
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 50 City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $18,158 $17,032 ▲ +$1,126 14/50
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $436 $425 ▲ +$12 20/50
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,252 $1,389 ▼ -$137 46/50
Below 30% of Area Median Income 83.8%852 83.0%77,427 ▲ +0.8 pp 18/50
With Children 22.1%225 31.0%28,919 ▼ -8.9 pp 36/50
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 26.9%273 32.0%29,852 ▼ -5.1 pp 45/50
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 $12,486 $14,205 $18,174 ▲ +$5,688▲ +$3,969▲ +$1,719
Chicago citywide $12,156 $13,665 $17,032 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $312 $336 $437 ▲ +$125▲ +$101▲ +$24
Chicago citywide $310 $340 $425 ▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending $838 $883 $1,255 ▲ +$417▲ +$371▲ +$45
Chicago citywide $916 $1,017 $1,389 ▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income 83.9%— 84.7%— 83.8%— ▼ −0.1 pp—▼ −1.0 pp—▲ +0.9 pp—
Chicago citywide 80.0%— 81.0%— 83.0%— ▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children — — 22.2%— ——————
Chicago citywide — — 31.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 26.4%— 27.9%— 27.0%— ▲ +0.7 pp—▼ −0.9 pp—▲ +1.5 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category Ward 50
Total Tree Canopy 23.1%405 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 63.3%1,109 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 13.6%238 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 50 City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 23.1%405 acres 18.4%25,934 acres ▲ +4.7% 12/50
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 63.3%1,109 acres 60.2%84,955 acres ▲ +3.2% 30/50
Natural Open Surfaces 13.6%238 acres 21.5%30,331 acres ▼ -7.9% 29/50
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 50
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 25.5% ±3.8 pp14,851 ±2,206
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 43.2% ±4.1 pp25,160 ±2,374
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 31.3% ±3.6 pp18,241 ±2,080
Homes Without Air Conditioning 4.3%2,484
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 50 City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 25.5%±3.8 pp14,851±2,206 26.1%±0.5 pp708,175±13,883 ▼ -0.6% 25/50
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 43.2%±4.1 pp25,160±2,374 44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,501±15,477 ▼ -0.9% 27/50
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 31.3%±3.6 pp18,241±2,080 29.8%±0.5 pp807,550±13,776 ▲ +1.5% 21/50
Homes Without Air Conditioning 4.3%2,484 4.2%114,618 0% 24/50
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 50
Drove Alone 67.2% ±4.6 pp13,686 ±930
Carpooled 12.1% ±2.6 pp2,473 ±529
Public Transit 12.2% ±2.4 pp2,492 ±488
Walked 4.8% ±1.3 pp971 ±275
Bikes 1.1% ±0.7 pp233 ±143
Other Commute Mode 1.3% ±0.8 pp260 ±157
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 50 City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 67.2%±4.6 pp13,686±930 56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998 ▲ +10.6% 10/50
Carpooled 12.1%±2.6 pp2,473±529 9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980 ▲ +2.8% 12/50
Public Transit 12.2%±2.4 pp2,492±488 22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011 ▼ -10.2% 43/50
Walked 4.8%±1.3 pp971±275 7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456 ▼ -2.6% 23/50
Bikes 1.1%±0.7 pp233±143 1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693 ▼ -0.6% 28/50
Other Commute Mode 1.3%±0.8 pp260±157 2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772 ▼ -1.2% 24/50
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 50
Average Commute Time (minutes) 30 min±1.6 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 22.4% ±2.6 pp4,520 ±529
15–29 Minutes 29.4% ±4.3 pp5,921 ±871
30–44 Minutes 24.1% ±3.2 pp4,859 ±647
45–59 Minutes 10.7% ±1.8 pp2,163 ±368
60 Minutes or More 13.3% ±2.4 pp2,682 ±476
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 30 min±1.6 min 33 min±0.2 min ▼ −3 min 39/50
Less Than 15 Minutes 22.4%±2.6 pp4,520±529 13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438 ▲ +9.4% 3/50
15–29 Minutes 29.4%±4.3 pp5,921±871 29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056 ▼ -0.5% 17/50
30–44 Minutes 24.1%±3.2 pp4,859±647 29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584 ▼ -5.5% 43/50
45–59 Minutes 10.7%±1.8 pp2,163±368 14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075 ▼ -3.3% 42/50
60 Minutes or More 13.3%±2.4 pp2,682±476 13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715 ▼ -0.1% 24/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category Ward 50
Average Vehicles per Household 1.39±0.10
Households With No Vehicle 15.6% ±2.3 pp2,945 ±431
Households With 1 Vehicle 42.4% ±2.9 pp8,011 ±543
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 42.0% ±3.9 pp7,940 ±737
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.39±0.10 1.12±0.01 ▲ +0.27 14/50
Households With No Vehicle 15.6%±2.3 pp2,945±431 26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087 ▼ -11.0% 38/50
Households With 1 Vehicle 42.4%±2.9 pp8,011±543 45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145 ▼ -2.8% 32/50
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 42.0%±3.9 pp7,940±737 28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200 ▲ +13.9% 13/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Ward 50 Residents Work

Category Ward 50
Loop 13.1%2,830
Near North Side 6.2%1,352
West Ridge 5.7%1,233
Near West Side 3.7%797
Rogers Park 2.3%503
All other city neighborhoods 22.0%4,773
Outside the city 47.0%10,188
↳ Skokie village, IL 6.4%1,388
↳ Evanston city, IL 4.5%974
↳ Lincolnwood village, IL 2.2%479
↳ Niles village, IL 1.7%368
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.3%272
↳ All other Illinois locations 28.5%6,177
Out of state 2.4%530
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 50 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 50 City Difference
Loop 13.1%2,830 21.5%259,168 ▼ -8.5%
Near North Side 6.2%1,352 9.1%109,334 ▼ -2.8%
West Ridge 5.7%1,233 0.5%6,428 ▲ +5.2%
Near West Side 3.7%797 6.7%80,119 ▼ -3.0%
Rogers Park 2.3%503 0.6%7,134 ▲ +1.7%
All other city neighborhoods 22.0%4,773 21.1%253,663 ▲ +1.0%
Outside the city 47.0%10,188 35.9%432,365 ▲ +11.1%
↳ Skokie village, IL 6.4%1,388 1.3%15,779 ▲ +5.1%
↳ Evanston city, IL 4.5%974 1.5%17,547 ▲ +3.0%
↳ Lincolnwood village, IL 2.2%479 0.4%4,923 ▲ +1.8%
↳ Niles village, IL 1.7%368 0.6%6,892 ▲ +1.1%
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.3%272 0.8%9,268 ▲ +0.5%
↳ All other Illinois locations 28.5%6,177 27.4%330,297 ▲ +1.1%
Out of state 2.4%530 2.2%26,136 ▲ +0.3%
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 50 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 12.8%2,715 13.4%2,915 13.1%2,830 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +115▼ −0.4 pp▼ −85▲ +0.7 pp▲ +200
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 5.8%1,229 6.5%1,414 6.2%1,352 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +123▼ −0.3 pp▼ −62▲ +0.7 pp▲ +185
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
West Ridge 5.7%1,224 6.0%1,305 5.7%1,233 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +9▼ −0.3 pp▼ −72▲ +0.3 pp▲ +81
Chicago citywide 0.6%6,219 0.5%6,151 0.5%6,428 – 0.0 pp▲ +209– 0.0 pp▲ +277– 0.0 pp▼ −68
Near West Side 3.4%725 4.0%864 3.7%797 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +72▼ −0.3 pp▼ −67▲ +0.6 pp▲ +139
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
Rogers Park 2.9%613 2.4%513 2.3%503 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −110– 0.0 pp▼ −10▼ −0.5 pp▼ −100
Chicago citywide 0.6%6,788 0.6%7,066 0.6%7,134 – 0.0 pp▲ +346– 0.0 pp▲ +68– 0.0 pp▲ +278
All other city neighborhoods 22.1%4,711 22.9%4,968 22.0%4,773 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +62▼ −0.8 pp▼ −195▲ +0.7 pp▲ +257
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 47.3%10,076 44.9%9,753 47.0%10,188 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +112▲ +2.1 pp▲ +435▼ −2.4 pp▼ −323
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
Skokie village, IL 5.5%1,174 5.8%1,261 6.4%1,388 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +214▲ +0.6 pp▲ +127▲ +0.3 pp▲ +87
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
Evanston city, IL 4.4%942 4.7%1,014 4.5%974 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +32▼ −0.2 pp▼ −40▲ +0.2 pp▲ +72
Chicago citywide 1.6%17,922 1.6%18,922 1.5%17,547 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −375▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,375– 0.0 pp▲ +1,000
Lincolnwood village, IL 1.4%305 1.7%373 2.2%479 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +174▲ +0.5 pp▲ +106▲ +0.3 pp▲ +68
Chicago citywide 0.3%3,718 0.4%4,392 0.4%4,923 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,205– 0.0 pp▲ +531– 0.0 pp▲ +674
Niles village, IL 1.1%243 1.5%329 1.7%368 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +125▲ +0.2 pp▲ +39▲ +0.4 pp▲ +86
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
Des Plaines city, IL 1.1%239 1.4%307 1.3%272 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +33▼ −0.2 pp▼ −35▲ +0.3 pp▲ +68
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
All other Illinois locations 30.5%6,497 27.4%5,949 28.5%6,177 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −320▲ +1.1 pp▲ +228▼ −3.1 pp▼ −548
Chicago citywide 28.0%314,112 27.1%326,235 27.4%330,297 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +16,185▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,062▼ −0.9 pp▲ +12,123
Out of state 2.8%593 2.4%520 2.4%530 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −63▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10▼ −0.4 pp▼ −73
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 50

Category Ward 50
West Ridge 12.4%1,316
Rogers Park 3.0%322
Edgewater 1.7%185
Lake View 1.7%176
Lincoln Square 1.4%150
All other city neighborhoods 26.3%2,803
Outside the city 53.5%5,692
↳ Skokie village, IL 5.7%607
↳ Morton Grove village, IL 1.7%179
↳ Lincolnwood village, IL 1.6%168
↳ Niles village, IL 1.5%161
↳ Evanston city, IL 1.5%156
↳ All other Illinois locations 39.7%4,226
Out of state 1.8%195
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 50; 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 50 City Difference
West Ridge 12.4%1,316 1.1%16,381 ▲ +11.2%
Rogers Park 3.0%322 1.0%14,965 ▲ +2.0%
Edgewater 1.7%185 1.3%19,319 ▲ +0.4%
Lake View 1.7%176 3.1%44,776 ▼ -1.4%
Lincoln Square 1.4%150 1.0%14,898 ▲ +0.4%
All other city neighborhoods 26.3%2,803 37.1%542,952 ▼ -10.8%
Outside the city 53.5%5,692 47.2%691,556 ▲ +6.2%
↳ Skokie village, IL 5.7%607 0.9%12,545 ▲ +4.8%
↳ Morton Grove village, IL 1.7%179 0.3%4,425 ▲ +1.4%
↳ Lincolnwood village, IL 1.6%168 0.2%2,966 ▲ +1.4%
↳ Niles village, IL 1.5%161 0.3%4,639 ▲ +1.2%
↳ Evanston city, IL 1.5%156 0.9%13,044 ▲ +0.6%
↳ All other Illinois locations 39.7%4,226 37.0%540,957 ▲ +2.7%
Out of state 1.8%195 4.9%72,124 ▼ -3.1%
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 50; 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
West Ridge 13.0%1,183 13.3%1,347 12.4%1,316 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +133▼ −0.9 pp▼ −31▲ +0.3 pp▲ +164
Chicago citywide 1.2%15,893 1.2%16,926 1.1%16,381 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +488▼ −0.1 pp▼ −545– 0.0 pp▲ +1,033
Rogers Park 3.2%295 2.6%261 3.0%322 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +27▲ +0.4 pp▲ +61▼ −0.7 pp▼ −34
Chicago citywide 1.1%14,602 1.1%15,644 1.0%14,965 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +363▼ −0.1 pp▼ −679– 0.0 pp▲ +1,042
Edgewater 2.8%259 2.2%222 1.7%185 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −74▼ −0.5 pp▼ −37▼ −0.7 pp▼ −37
Chicago citywide 1.4%18,970 1.4%19,919 1.3%19,319 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +349▼ −0.1 pp▼ −600– 0.0 pp▲ +949
Lake View 1.8%161 1.6%165 1.7%176 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +15– 0.0 pp▲ +11▼ −0.1 pp▲ +4
Chicago citywide 3.2%41,852 3.2%45,855 3.1%44,776 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,924▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,079▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,003
Lincoln Square 1.9%172 1.8%186 1.4%150 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −22▼ −0.4 pp▼ −36▼ −0.1 pp▲ +14
Chicago citywide 1.1%14,848 1.1%15,309 1.0%14,898 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +50▼ −0.1 pp▼ −411– 0.0 pp▲ +461
All other city neighborhoods 28.8%2,624 25.7%2,599 26.3%2,803 ▼ −2.5 pp▲ +179▲ +0.7 pp▲ +204▼ −3.2 pp▼ −25
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 48.3%4,395 52.8%5,346 53.5%5,692 ▲ +5.2 pp▲ +1,297▲ +0.7 pp▲ +346▲ +4.5 pp▲ +951
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
Skokie village, IL 5.6%509 5.6%568 5.7%607 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +98▲ +0.1 pp▲ +39– 0.0 pp▲ +59
Chicago citywide 0.9%12,311 0.9%12,525 0.9%12,545 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +234– 0.0 pp▲ +20▼ −0.1 pp▲ +214
Morton Grove village, IL 1.4%129 1.8%179 1.7%179 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +50▼ −0.1 pp– 0▲ +0.4 pp▲ +50
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,363 0.3%4,368 0.3%4,425 – 0.0 pp▲ +62– 0.0 pp▲ +57– 0.0 pp▲ +5
Lincolnwood village, IL 1.3%121 1.4%143 1.6%168 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +47▲ +0.2 pp▲ +25▲ +0.1 pp▲ +22
Chicago citywide 0.2%2,944 0.2%2,878 0.2%2,966 – 0.0 pp▲ +22– 0.0 pp▲ +88– 0.0 pp▼ −66
Niles village, IL 1.6%144 1.5%149 1.5%161 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +17– 0.0 pp▲ +12▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,058 0.3%4,432 0.3%4,639 – 0.0 pp▲ +581– 0.0 pp▲ +207– 0.0 pp▲ +374
Evanston city, IL 1.9%169 1.9%191 1.5%156 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −13▼ −0.4 pp▼ −35– 0.0 pp▲ +22
Chicago citywide 0.9%12,386 0.9%13,410 0.9%13,044 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +658▼ −0.1 pp▼ −366– 0.0 pp▲ +1,024
All other Illinois locations 34.4%3,131 39.0%3,949 39.7%4,226 ▲ +5.3 pp▲ +1,095▲ +0.7 pp▲ +277▲ +4.6 pp▲ +818
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%177 1.6%167 1.8%195 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +18▲ +0.2 pp▲ +28▼ −0.3 pp▼ −10
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 50
No Computer or Smartphone 4.0% ±1.3 pp750 ±253
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 11.7% ±2.1 pp2,212 ±403
Desktop or Laptop Available 79.5% ±2.8 pp15,021 ±537
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 4.0%±1.3 pp750±253 5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246 ▼ -1.1% 36/50
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 11.7%±2.1 pp2,212±403 10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642 ▲ +1.3% 22/50
Desktop or Laptop Available 79.5%±2.8 pp15,021±537 79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919 ▼ -0.2% 21/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category Ward 50
Has Internet Access 94.0% ±2.0 pp17,765 ±385
Cellular Data Plan Only 13.1% ±2.0 pp2,474 ±377
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 3.8% ±1.4 pp726 ±271
No Internet Access 6.0% ±1.9 pp1,131 ±354
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 50 City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 94.0%±2.0 pp17,765±385 93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310 ▲ +0.9% 20/50
Cellular Data Plan Only 13.1%±2.0 pp2,474±377 12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463 ▲ +0.6% 26/50
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 3.8%±1.4 pp726±271 3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940 ▼ -0.1% 22/50
No Internet Access 6.0%±1.9 pp1,131±354 6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730 ▼ -0.9% 31/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category Ward 50
Uninsured Residents 11.9% ±1.7 pp6,928 ±963
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 4.4% ±2.0 pp2,592 ±1,192
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 18.8% ±2.9 pp10,948 ±1,681
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 3.1% ±2.0 pp1,830 ±1,169
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 50 City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 11.9%±1.7 pp6,928±963 9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,512 ▲ +2.1% 19/50
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 4.4%±2.0 pp2,592±1,192 3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,689 ▲ +0.6% 19/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 18.8%±2.9 pp10,948±1,681 13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,202 ▲ +5.5% 12/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 3.1%±2.0 pp1,830±1,169 1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,559 ▲ +1.4% 9/50
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 50
Insured (Any Coverage) 88.1% ±1.7 pp50,685 ±951
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 42.4% ±2.4 pp24,373 ±1,353
Direct-Purchase Insurance 8.2% ±1.3 pp4,729 ±757
Medicare 13.5% ±1.0 pp7,762 ±597
Medicaid 28.7% ±2.2 pp16,502 ±1,260
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.0% ±0.3 pp10 ±175
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.2% ±1.2 pp2,409 ±693
Uninsured 11.9% ±1.7 pp6,842 ±952
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 50 City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 88.1%±1.7 pp50,685±951 90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689 ▼ -2.1% 32/50
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 42.4%±2.4 pp24,373±1,353 51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468 ▼ -8.9% 33/50
Direct-Purchase Insurance 8.2%±1.3 pp4,729±757 8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112 ▼ -0.2% 24/50
Medicare 13.5%±1.0 pp7,762±597 12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911 ▲ +0.8% 21/50
Medicaid 28.7%±2.2 pp16,502±1,260 22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773 ▲ +6.5% 18/50
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.0%±0.3 pp10±175 0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787 ▼ -0.3% 50/50
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 4.2%±1.2 pp2,409±693 3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544 ▲ +0.4% 21/50
Uninsured 11.9%±1.7 pp6,842±952 9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689 ▲ +2.1% 19/50
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 50
Adults With at Least One Disability 13.3% ±1.4 pp5,355 ±551
Mobility Disability 7.2% ±1.1 pp2,897 ±435
Hearing Disability 3.0% ±0.8 pp1,192 ±303
Vision Disability 2.3% ±0.7 pp925 ±297
Cognitive Disability 5.8% ±1.0 pp2,330 ±397
Self-Care Disability 2.7% ±0.8 pp1,085 ±319
Independent Living Disability 6.7% ±1.1 pp2,685 ±436
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 50 City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 13.3%±1.4 pp5,355±551 14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797 ▼ -0.7% 26/50
Mobility Disability 7.2%±1.1 pp2,897±435 7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398 ▼ -0.3% 22/50
Hearing Disability 3.0%±0.8 pp1,192±303 2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337 ▲ +0.1% 24/50
Vision Disability 2.3%±0.7 pp925±297 3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269 ▼ -0.7% 30/50
Cognitive Disability 5.8%±1.0 pp2,330±397 5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939 ▲ +0.6% 18/50
Self-Care Disability 2.7%±0.8 pp1,085±319 2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261 0% 21/50
Independent Living Disability 6.7%±1.1 pp2,685±436 5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247 ▲ +1.0% 16/50
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 50
Arthritis 21.3%9,544
High Blood Pressure 30.6%13,728
Cancer 6.3%2,815
Current Asthma 9.3%4,171
Coronary Heart Disease 5.6%2,513
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 6.2%2,768
Diabetes 12.4%5,574
High Cholesterol 35.6%15,959
Obesity 28.0%12,545
Stroke 3.3%1,474
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.9%1,311
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 50 City Difference Rank
Arthritis 21.3%9,544 19.6%409,178 ▲ +1.7% 19/50
High Blood Pressure 30.6%13,728 29.7%620,030 ▲ +0.9% 20/50
Cancer 6.3%2,815 5.0%104,382 ▲ +1.3% 7/50
Current Asthma 9.3%4,171 10.2%212,940 ▼ -0.9% 29/50
Coronary Heart Disease 5.6%2,513 4.8%100,207 ▲ +0.8% 17/50
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 6.2%2,768 5.5%114,820 ▲ +0.7% 16/50
Diabetes 12.4%5,574 12.0%250,517 ▲ +0.4% 22/50
High Cholesterol 35.6%15,959 31.6%659,696 ▲ +4.0% 2/50
Obesity 28.0%12,545 32.6%680,572 ▼ -4.6% 38/50
Stroke 3.3%1,474 3.3%68,892 0% 20/50
Lost All Natural Teeth 2.9%1,311 2.5%52,249 ▲ +0.4% 19/50
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 50
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 16.5%7,417
Current Cigarette Smoking 12.1%5,437
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 25.1%11,280
Short Sleep Duration 36.2%16,258
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 50 City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 16.5%7,417 19.0%396,652 ▼ -2.5% 34/50
Current Cigarette Smoking 12.1%5,437 11.9%248,430 ▲ +0.2% 22/50
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 25.1%11,280 24.7%515,648 ▲ +0.4% 26/50
Short Sleep Duration 36.2%16,258 37.8%789,129 ▼ -1.6% 29/50
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 50
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 20.4%9,139
Frequent Physical Distress 11.9%5,349
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 50 City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 20.4%9,139 21.1%440,493 ▼ -0.7% 28/50
Frequent Physical Distress 11.9%5,349 11.8%246,342 ▲ +0.1% 27/50
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 50
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.3%33,322
Routine Checkup in Past Year 77.0%34,542
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.5%38,801
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 55.0%24,653
Dental Visit in Past Year 57.9%25,977
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 72.2%32,381
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 50 City Difference Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 74.3%33,322 72.5%1,513,542 ▲ +1.8% 12/50
Routine Checkup in Past Year 77.0%34,542 76.2%1,590,785 ▲ +0.8% 20/50
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 86.5%38,801 86.2%1,799,549 ▲ +0.3% 23/50
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 55.0%24,653 55.8%1,164,905 ▼ -0.8% 29/50
Dental Visit in Past Year 57.9%25,977 58.4%1,219,184 ▼ -0.5% 27/50
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 72.2%32,381 74.2%1,549,032 ▼ -2.0% 37/50
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 50
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.1%8,115
Frequent Mental Distress 14.7%6,613
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 28.2%12,664
Loneliness 34.8%15,613
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 50 City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.1%8,115 19.1%398,740 ▼ -1.0% 38/50
Frequent Mental Distress 14.7%6,613 16.0%334,023 ▼ -1.3% 35/50
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 28.2%12,664 28.2%588,716 0% 26/50
Loneliness 34.8%15,613 35.8%747,377 ▼ -1.0% 32/50
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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