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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

North Shore Census Data: How Does Your Community Stack Up?

The U.S. Census Bureau released detailed data for communities around the country last week. Here's a look at some key numbers for those living on the North Shore.

The U.S. Census Bureau last week released estimates from its American Community Survey, which provides detailed statistics for 2007 to 2011 on everything from housing to employment to marital status in communities throughout the country. Patch sites along the North Shore broke down the data for their communities. You can check out the individual stories by clicking on the links at the bottom of the page.  We also compiled some interesting data in the table below to show how the communities compared to each other demographically, as well as how they compare to the state as a whole. The Census Bureau's data is available here. In general, the New Trier Township communities topped the charts for wealth, home value and level of education, …

Friday, January 7, 2011

Census Estimates Reveal Low Poverty Rate, Well Educated Population

While official Census Bureau figures are yet to come, demographic estimates are out for 2005 to 2009.

With official census figures on their way soon, the Village of Northbrook is still waiting to find out whether the campaign to “Strive For 35”—35,000 residents, that is—was successful. In the meantime, the Census Bureau has released its American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates, which include figures on age, sex, population, commute times and race, among other things. The estimates paint a picture of a well-educated population, most employed in white collar jobs, with a very low poverty rate—just 3 percent of all residents. In contrast, the official poverty rate in the United States in 2009 was 14.3 percent, according to the Census Bureau. Median income levels also place Northbrook residents well above the U.S. as a whole. ACS …

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