60411 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60411, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60411 is a zip code in Cook County, Illinois, which covers Bloom, with a total population of 53,242 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 60411 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60411.

The estimated population of people living in 60411 is 53,242, with a median age of 35.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60411 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
53,242
 -6.37% -8.79%
2020
56,862
 -1.29% -
2019
57,603
 -0.34% -
2018
57,800
 -0.98% -
2017
58,374
 - -

Population of 60411 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60411 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
20.1%
21.3%
 -5.63%
Black/African American
50.5%
51%
 -0.98%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
25.9%
25.2%
 +2.78%
Asian
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.7%
 +58.82%
Other
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60411 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 60411 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60411 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60411 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35 -0.28% 32.1 -0.93% 36.8 +0.82%
2020 35.1 +3.24% 32.4 +0.62% 36.5 +2.24%
2019 34 -0.58% 32.2 -0.92% 35.7 -2.19%
2018 34.2 +0.59% 32.5 -0.31% 36.5 +0.55%
2017 34 - 32.6 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 60411 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 60411 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 4,057 -16.69% 4,545 -22.56% 3,404 3,594
10 to 19 4,474 +4.41% 4,140 +12.32% 4,628 4,646
20 to 29 4,106 -15.62% 4,271 -22.02% 3,454 3,357
30 to 39 3,833 -13.51% 3,819 -12.24% 3,327 3,366
40 to 49 2,855 +12.66% 4,046 -14.1% 3,161 3,491
50 to 59 3,832 -17.19% 4,215 -13.81% 3,211 3,662
60 to 69 2,605 -12.49% 2,742 +6.89% 2,237 2,909
70+ 1,977 -5.48% 2,857 +3.2% 1,846 2,949

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60411 zip code is $52,769.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 60411.

  • Under 25
    $35,472.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,149.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,687.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60411 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 60411, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 60411 is currently $66,842.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.82% of households in 60411 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 60411 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60411 is $23,914.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60411 by the total population of 60411.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60411 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60411 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60411 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60411 zip over the age of 16 is 40,539.

Of those people, a total of 62.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 60411 is 54.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 60411 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,569 37.90% 28.30%
20 to 24 years 3,773 79.00% 16.70%
25 to 29 years 3,038 84.00% 17.80%
30 to 34 years 3,555 87.60% 15.00%
35 to 44 years 6,344 76.10% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 7,139 78.20% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 3,180 67.30% 7.40%
60 to 64 years 2,985 51.40% 15.80%
65 to 74 years 4,116 20.90% 6.90%
75 years and over 2,840 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60411. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,697 51.30% 7.70%
Black or African American 20,658 66.90% 13.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 58.00% 0.00%
Asian 121 56.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 21 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5,226 67.40% 10.90%
Two or more races 1,766 66.00% 5.30%
Hispanic or Latino 8,723 67.50% 8.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,038 47.00% 8.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60411 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 60411 is 22,201, with median earnings of $34,514.00.

Women in 60411 are earning approximately 76.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,201 $34,514.00
Male 11,202 $40,377.00
Female 10,999 $30,881.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60411 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,510 $60,652.00
Business and Financial 554 $82,843.00
Computer and Mathematical 221 $49,861.00
Architecture and Engineering 196 $41,656.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1,022 $43,107.00
Legal 76 $53,587.00
Educational and Library 1,083 $40,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 439 $86,023.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,013 $55,319.00
Healthcare Support 1,390 $30,713.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 504 $21,410.00
Law Enforcement 136 $59,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,590 $14,846.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 855 $30,665.00
Personal Care and Service 554 $20,205.00
Sales 1,382 $22,130.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,570 $34,444.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 974 $40,104.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 653 $49,653.00
Production 1,783 $40,524.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,584 $43,689.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60411 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 60411.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 670 $95,882.00 840 $52,766.00
Business and Financial 189 $87,694.00 365 $82,574.00
Computer and Mathematical 97 $77,708.00 124 $36,742.00
Architecture and Engineering 148 $42,313.00 48 $41,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 301 $21,477.00 721 $43,470.00
Legal 53 $37,188.00 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 410 $53,545.00 673 $29,514.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 229 $95,733.00 210 $27,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 158 $55,521.00 855 $55,139.00
Healthcare Support 263 $31,458.00 1,127 $30,690.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 377 $25,511.00 127 $20,887.00
Law Enforcement 80 $59,833.00 56 $66,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 775 $13,869.00 815 $17,878.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 626 $32,443.00 229 $27,634.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $26,195.00 345 $11,439.00
Sales 596 $45,000.00 786 $18,069.00
Office and Administrative Support 455 $40,146.00 2,115 $34,028.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 878 $41,563.00 96 $9,205.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 593 $45,486.00 60 $0.00
Production 1,351 $44,471.00 432 $28,465.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,106 $45,942.00 478 $30,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 17,999 households in 60411, with an average household size of 2.91 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 12,182 families living in the 60411 zip code with an average family size of 3.63 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 60411:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,934 1,537 4,711 5,817
Average Household Size 3.6 3.6 3.99 1.14
Total Families 5,934 1,537 4,711 0
Average Household Size 3.57 3.22 3.84 0

Poverty

Of the 12,182 families living in 60411, 16.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60411:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 21,064 housing units in 60411.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,999 85.45%
Vacant 3,065 14.55%

28.97% of the total 21,064 housing units in 60411 are rental units. This is approximately 6,102 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,736 are occupied by the owner - or 55.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60411 is $1,034.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60411 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    161
  • Less than $500
    521
  • $500 to $999
    2,351
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,987
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    739
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    464
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    40
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60411 is $110,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60411 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,716
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,460
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,034
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,991
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    986
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    494
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60411. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60411 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,295
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,331
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,775
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,171
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,772
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,794
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,323
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,690
  • 2010 to 2013
    913
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 60411 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,832
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,870
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,088
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,209

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60411 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60411 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60411.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    289
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,394
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,417
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,827
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,674
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,033
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,873
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    710
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,258
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,160
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,836
  • 90 or more minutes
    688

Summary

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