West 71st Street / South Western Avenue, IL

Neighborhood

Economy in West 71st Street / South Western Avenue

Median Household Income

$43,137

Per Capita Income

$15,531

Unemployment Rate

12.6%

SNAP Recipients

45.8%

Household Income Distribution

How household incomes are distributed across the area — from low-income to high-income households.

Under $30K: 40.8%
$30K - $60K: 23.7% (median)
$60K - $100K: 19.0%
$100K - $150K: 12.7%
$150K+: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Earnings by Occupation

Median annual earnings by occupation category. Shows which types of jobs pay best in this area.

Professional & Technical: $35,335
Service: $21,738
Sales & Office: $18,137
Construction & Trades: $33,166
Production & Transport: $58,464

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Poverty by Age

Poverty rates by age group. Shows whether economic hardship is concentrated among children, working adults, or seniors.

Children (Under 18): 35.4%
Working Age (18-59): 51.2%
Seniors (60+): 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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