CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 508.12
Iowa · Dallas County · 5,305 residents · 17.931 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest home value in IA$535,800#19highest WFH in IA25.0%#22highest rent burden in IA73.1%#26highest per-capita income in IA$65,486TRACT SHAPE · Dallas County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 508.12 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,083. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $535,800. Despite a median home value of $535,800, the poverty rate sits 47% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,305
+70%since 2020
from 3,127 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
296 / sq mi
+70%since 2020
from 174 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−3%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,083
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,652 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,486
−6%since 2020
from $69,572 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+1%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.4%
Public administration18.5%
Retail trade6.2%
Information4.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Construction1.3%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$535,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $482,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,142
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $960 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+26%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,829)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(212)
Asian1.6%(49)
Other0.9%(29)
Diversity Score22.1%(690)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(3,948)
Black14%(744)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(127)
Asian4.9%(262)
Other4.2%(224)
Diversity Score52.7%(2,796)
Diversity Score
53
+139%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 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
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
59.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
12.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−0.6 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 5,305 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 $107,083 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 $535,800, and the typical rent is about $1,142 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.3% 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 18.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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