CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 161
Florida · Polk County · 1,079 residents · 107.12 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 161 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,263. Population has fallen 33% since 2020, a loss of 522 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $179,900. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Polk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,079
−33%since 2020
from 1,601 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−33%since 2020
from 15 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−17%since 2020
from 43.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,263
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,863
+24%since 2020
from $16,036 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+7%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance29.9%
Professional, scientific, technical28.5%
Retail trade21.3%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Construction3.3%
Information1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$179,900
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $834 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+110%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(906)
Black25.8%(413)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(249)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(33)
Diversity Score73.6%(1,178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(788)
Black19.9%(215)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian2.3%(25)
Other4.5%(49)
Diversity Score53%(572)
Diversity Score
53
−28%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
−28%since 2020
from 36.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
38.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,079 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $34,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $179,900, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 37.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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