CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 26.04
Iowa · Black Hawk County · 4,284 residents · 56.397 sq mi
Notable rankings
#91lowest low poverty in IA3.8%#119lowest low rent in IA$718#216highest population in IA4,284#239highest rent burden in IA46.4%TRACT SHAPE · Black Hawk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 26.04 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $216,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,284
+5%since 2020
from 4,082 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 72 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−5%since 2020
from 45.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,111
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,241 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,038
+31%since 2020
from $29,712 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−4%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
Information16.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
Other services5.7%
Public administration3.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$216,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $169,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−10%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,738)
Black4.1%(166)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(92)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other1.6%(64)
Diversity Score19.9%(811)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,925)
Black1.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(52)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other4.9%(211)
Diversity Score19.7%(845)
Diversity Score
20
−1%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.3 min
+10%since 2020
from 15.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 4,284 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 $81,111 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 $216,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 3.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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