CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9602
Iowa · Decatur County · 3,540 residents · 206.655 sq mi
Notable rankings
#61lowest low rent in IA$663#74lowest young in IA31.0 yrs#99lowest low income in IA$52,734#103highest high poverty in IA21.4%TRACT SHAPE · Decatur County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 9602 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $112,400. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,540
−2%since 2020
from 3,609 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 17 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
+5%since 2020
from 29.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,734
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,596 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,091
+19%since 2020
from $22,765 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−4%since 2020
from 0.484 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Retail trade8.7%
Other services5.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Public administration5.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
Construction3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$112,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $601 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,185)
Black2.7%(96)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(135)
Asian1.1%(38)
Other4.3%(155)
Diversity Score27.1%(979)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,062)
Black2.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(88)
Asian1.6%(56)
Other6.7%(236)
Diversity Score30.7%(1,087)
Diversity Score
31
+13%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.2 min
−22%since 2020
from 21.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 3,540 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 $52,734 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 $112,400, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.6% 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 21.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Decatur CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024