Census tract · Sangamon County
Census Tract 28.02, Sangamon County, Illinois
Census Tract 28.02, GEOID 17167002802, in Sangamon County, Illinois, mostly within Springfield (52% of its census blocks). 3,251 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±596); the 2020 Census counted 3,174.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,251
±596 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,174
Median household income
$51,375
±$6,300 (90% margin)
Sangamon County: $75,357
Median home value
$90,000
±$31,317 (90% margin)
Sangamon County: $176,300
Median gross rent
$1,028
±$60 (90% margin)
Sangamon County: $983
Where is Census Tract 28.02?
Census Tract 28.02 is one of 54 census tracts in Sangamon County, Illinois. It covers 2.27 square miles of land, 1,398 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 17167002802, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Springfield | 52% |
| Capital Township | 52% |
| Woodside Township | 48% |
| Jerome | 3% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 28.02: Tract 26 ($48,409), Tract 27 ($61,719), Tract 28.01 ($53,902), Tract 29 ($92,661) and Tract 30 ($63,039). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 28.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 28.02's population at 3,251 (±596) in 1,578 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,174 residents and 1,812 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 28.02 | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,251 ±596 | 113,330 |
| Households | 1,578 ±201 | 51,040 |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.27 | 2.15 |
| Housing units | 1,866 ±199 | 57,424 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 28.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 28.02 is 28.4 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 7.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 43.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.4%. 21.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 28.02 | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.4 ±1.1 | 41.0 |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±8.6 pts | 20.8% |
| 65 years and over | 7.8% ±2.3 pts | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% ±4.8 pts | 3.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.4% ±10.1 pts | 69.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 43.9% ±12.8 pts | 19.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.8% ±4.4 pts | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 21.5% ±9.6 pts | 4.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.1% ±7.9 pts | 6.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 6.5% |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±3.2 pts | 15.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±4.0 pts | 4.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±4.5 pts | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0% ±8.6 pts | 36.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±3.8 pts | 15.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.3% ±9.4 pts | 87.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 28.02 earn?
Half of the 1,578 households in Census Tract 28.02 earn less than $51,375 a year (±$6,300), against $75,357 across Sangamon County: 40th highest of the county's 54 tracts with a reliable estimate. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 28.02 | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,375 ±$6,300 | $66,064 |
| Mean household income | $56,005 ±$8,912 | $92,959 |
| Per capita income | $28,068 ±$4,193 | $42,670 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±6.4 pts | 16.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.3% ±22.5 pts | 24.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.8% ±9.8 pts | 19.3% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% ±1.2 pts | 94.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±4.5 pts | 90.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 28.02?
Owners occupy 13.6% of Census Tract 28.02's occupied homes and renters 86.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 by its owner (±$31,317). The median renter pays $1,028 a month including utilities, and 21.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 28.02 | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $90,000 ±$31,317 | $162,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,028 ±$60 | $975 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.5% ±10.7 pts | 38.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $953 ±$194 | $1,400 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 13.6% ±4.3 pts | 64.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 86.4% ±4.3 pts | 35.7% |
| Housing units | 1,866 ±199 | 57,424 |
| Single-family detached homes | 9.6% ±4.0 pts | 64.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±2.7 pts | 3.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 17.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.1% ±8.1 pts | 10.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 28.02 get to work?
70.3% of Census Tract 28.02's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 28.02 | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0% ±6.4 pts | 58.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±3.4 pts | 6.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 70.3% ±9.0 pts | 74.7% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±4.6 pts | 6.1% |
| Public transportation | 4.4% ±4.7 pts | 1.3% |
| Walked | 4.6% ±4.5 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±5.0 pts | 14.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±3.0 | 17.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 28.02 compare with the other tracts in Sangamon County?
Among Sangamon County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 28.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Sangamon County | In Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 54 | 14th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 54 | 30th of 39 |
| Median household income | 40th of 54 | 26th of 39 |
| Per capita income | 44th of 54 | 30th of 39 |
| Median home value | 44th of 53 | 30th of 38 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 53 | 16th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 35 | 15th of 28 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 52 | 23rd of 37 |
| Median age | 54th of 54 | 39th of 39 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd of 53 | 38th of 38 |
The tracts next to it on Sangamon County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4 | 37th | $52,741±$15,606 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 19 | 38th | $52,231±$6,646 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2.02 | 39th | $51,417±$16,283 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 28.02 | 40th | $51,375±$6,300 |
| Tract 18 | 41st | $50,893±$17,944 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5.03 | 42nd | $50,449±$11,683 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7 | 43rd | $49,097±$9,038 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 28.02?
Every figure for Census Tract 28.02 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections