Thornton Township PUMA, IL

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2020 Population

165,305

0.966% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.2

0.268% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

20%

1.96% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$50,245

7.48% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$112,000

4.77% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

68,869

0.0261% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Thornton Township PUMA, IL had a population of 165k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $50,245. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Thornton Township PUMA, IL declined from 166,917 to 165,305, a −0.966% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,750 to $50,245, a 7.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thornton Township PUMA, IL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (70.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13%), White (Hispanic) (8.75%), Other (Hispanic) (3.14%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%).

13.5% of the households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Thornton Township PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cook County (Southeast)--Thornton Township PUMA, IL are South Suburban College (684 degrees awarded in 2020), Trenz Beauty Academy (111 degrees), and Networks Barber College (18 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was $112,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Thornton Township PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Thornton Township PUMA, IL borders Worth & Calumet Townships PUMA, IL, Bremen & Orland (East) Townships PUMA, IL, Bloom & Rich Townships PUMA, IL, South Chicago, Pullman, West Pullman, East Side & South Deering PUMA, IL, Hammond & East Chicago Cities PUMA, IN, and Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN.

Population & Diversity

Thornton Township PUMA, IL is home to a population of 165k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.96% of Thornton Township PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2020, there were 5.41 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Thornton Township PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 14.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL are Spanish (16,382 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (886 households), and Vietnamese (489 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,362

Women

54.1%

75,873

Men

45.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 165,235 inhabitants, with 45.9% men, and 54.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

96%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.4% of Thornton Township PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Thornton Township PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thornton Township PUMA, IL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 2.2k
White (Non-Hispanic)
21.4k ± 1.47k
White (Hispanic)
14.5k ± 1.43k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

22.9k people

13.9% of the people in Thornton Township PUMA, IL are hispanic (22.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Thornton Township PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,673 ± 2,100 people
Nigeria
840 ± 710 people
Philippines
353 ± 461 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Thornton Township PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 7,673 Thornton Township PUMA, IL residents, followed by Nigeria with 840 and Philippines with 353.

Foreign-Born Population

6.96%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

7.17%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2018, 6.96% of Thornton Township PUMA, IL residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was 7.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Thornton Township PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,382 households (10.6%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
886 households (0.572%)
Vietnamese
489 households (0.316%)

13.5% of the households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was Spanish. 10.6% of the households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,284 ± 347
Gulf War (1990s)
1,015 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
867 ± 245

Thornton Township PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Thornton Township PUMA, IL employs 68.9k people. The largest industries in Thornton Township PUMA, IL are Restaurants & Food Services (4,589 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,974 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,324 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($114,460), Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($95,999), and National security & international affairs ($88,576).

Males in Thornton Township PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.04 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,079. The income inequality in Thornton Township PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.403, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,858

Women

55%

31,011

Men

45%

The workforce of Thornton Township PUMA, IL in 2020 was 68,869 people, with 55% woman, and 45% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Thornton Township PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

68.9k

2020 Value

0.0261%

1 Year growth

± 0.0261%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Thornton Township PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.0261%, from 68.9k employees to 68.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thornton Township PUMA, IL, are Cashiers (2,365 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,064 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,941 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thornton Township PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.9k

2020 Value

0.0261%

1 Year growth

± 0.0261%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Thornton Township PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.0261%, from 68.9k employees to 68.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thornton Township PUMA, IL, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,589 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,974 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,324 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thornton Township PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Thornton Township PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,909

Median earning men ± $1,462

$31,320

Median earning women ± $933

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($64,519), Information ($58,108), and Construction ($45,603).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($51,357), Construction ($50,636), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,576).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Thornton Township PUMA, IL awarded 813 degrees. The student population of Thornton Township PUMA, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,248 male students and 2,405 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thornton Township PUMA, IL are Black or African American (456 and 56.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (169 and 20.8%), White (157 and 19.3%), and Asian (12 and 1.48%).

The largest universities in Thornton Township PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are South Suburban College (684 and 84.1%), Trenz Beauty Academy (111 and 13.7%), and Networks Barber College (18 and 2.21%).

The most popular majors in Cook County (Southeast)--Thornton Township PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (346 and 42.6%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (82 and 10.1%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (47 and 5.78%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,653 students enrolled in Thornton Township PUMA, IL, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,094 records, of which 71.8% were women and 28.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
167 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
38 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cook County (Southeast)--Thornton Township PUMA, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 167 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cook County (Southeast)--Thornton Township PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Suburban College
684 degrees awarded
Trenz Beauty Academy
111 degrees awarded
Networks Barber College
18 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Suburban College with 684 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 245 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thornton Township PUMA, IL, which is 0.431 times less than the 568 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 456 degrees mean that there were 2.7 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 169 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($10,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($533) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.9% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.818% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Thornton Township PUMA, IL in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (38.5k), Some college (38k), and Secondary Education (20.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was $112,000 in 2020, which is 0.487 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $106,900 to $112,000, a 4.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Thornton Township PUMA, IL is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Thornton Township PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 34.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thornton Township PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Thornton Township PUMA, IL is $50,245. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

Housing

Property

$112,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,674

$38,216

Median Property Taxes

±$1,473

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thornton Township PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Thornton Township PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2020

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.8% of the housing units in Thornton Township PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Thornton Township PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Thornton Township PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,245

Median Household Income

± $2,111

60.9k

Number of Households

± 2,109

In 2020, the median household income of the 60.9k households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL grew to $50,245 from the previous year's value of $46,750.

The following chart displays the households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.403

2020 Wage GINI in Thornton Township PUMA, IL

0.406

2019 Wage GINI in Thornton Township PUMA, IL

In 2020, the income inequality in Thornton Township PUMA, IL was 0.403 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.667% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Thornton Township PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Thornton Township PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Thornton Township PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.9%)
Public Transit (10.8%)
Carpooled (8.31%)

In 2020, 71.9% of workers in Thornton Township PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thornton Township PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (34.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.73% of the workforce in Thornton Township PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Thornton Township PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thornton Township PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thornton Township PUMA, IL (32.6k out of 163k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thornton Township PUMA, IL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.4% of the population of Thornton Township PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 30.1% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 7.37% on non-group plans, and 0.942% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1241 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 408 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,241 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,241 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,250 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.63%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

30.1%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

7.37%

Non-Group

0.942%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thornton Township PUMA, IL grew by 1.96% from 9.45% to 9.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thornton Township PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.