CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27
Iowa · Black Hawk County · 3,591 residents · 82.195 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66lowest low poverty in IA3.4%#79lowest low rent in IA$683#153highest old in IA45.8 yrs#227highest broadband in IA92.4%TRACT SHAPE · Black Hawk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 27 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,125. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value is $226,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Black Hawk County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
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
3,591
−11%since 2020
from 4,042 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 49 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+3%since 2020
from 44.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,125
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,524 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,304
+30%since 2020
from $30,303 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−1%since 2020
from 0.340 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
Information11.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction1.2%
Manufacturing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$226,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $172,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $663 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,990)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(40)
Diversity Score3.2%(129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,341)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(91)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other3.6%(129)
Diversity Score16.6%(594)
Diversity Score
17
+420%since 2020
from 3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
+22%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 3,591 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 $86,125 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 $226,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% 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 3.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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