CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1904
Iowa · Cass County · 4,235 residents · 6.162 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest short commute in IA#369 US10.8 min#70lowest low broadband in IA80.1%#196highest old in IA44.6 yrs#208highest rent burden in IA48.7%TRACT SHAPE · Cass County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 1904 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $157,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,235
−2%since 2020
from 4,308 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
687 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 699 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+1%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,703
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,558
+43%since 2020
from $29,745 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+3%since 2020
from 0.468 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
Retail trade16.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3.6%
Other services3.1%
Public administration3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $617 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−14%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,981)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5%(215)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other1.7%(73)
Diversity Score17.9%(771)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,099)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(48)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other1.4%(58)
Diversity Score7.9%(333)
Diversity Score
8
−56%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.8 min
−23%since 2020
from 14.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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
7.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 4,235 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 $64,703 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 $157,600, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.1% 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 9.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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