American Community Survey rankings

Chicago area census tract rankings

Compare 1,332 mapped census tracts on population, income, housing, education, origin and commuting. Every ranking uses U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019–2023 five-year estimates.

Percentage and median rankings exclude tracts with fewer than 500 residents to reduce unstable small-area estimates. The map remains available for every tract.

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PopulationHighest: River North (west-northwest) — 12,366 Median household incomeHighest: Glencoe (east) — $250,001 Residents below the poverty levelHighest: Smith Park (south-southwest) — 73.4%Median home valueHighest: Glencoe (east) — $1,685,400 Median gross rentHighest: Cabrini-Green — $3,501 Foreign-born residentsHighest: Douglas (northeast) — 68.2%Hispanic or Latino residentsHighest: Crawford (west-southwest) — 98.9%Owner-occupied homesHighest: Fernway (southwest) — 100%Adults with a bachelor's degreeHighest: Wicker Park (west) — 59.6%Workers working from homeHighest: Lakeview East (west-northwest) — 47.5%Workers using public transportationHighest: Washington Park (south) — 58.1%Vacant homesHighest: New Auburn (northeast) — 46%

About these rankings

These rankings compare mapped census tracts inside the Chicago area atlas footprint; they are not rankings of every tract in the metropolitan area or state. Values are ACS survey estimates and may have sampling error. Check the interactive map and linked U.S. Census Bureau source for important decisions.