CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
Iowa · Des Moines County · 3,351 residents · 3.803 sq mi
Notable rankings
#80lowest short commute in IA#1687 US13.8 min#125highest per-capita income in IA$49,132#188lowest low rent in IA$763#228highest old in IA44.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Des Moines County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 9 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $157,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% more than the Des Moines County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
3,351
+1%since 2020
from 3,302 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
881 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 868 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 43.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,807
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,526 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,132
+41%since 2020
from $34,951 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+12%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
Retail trade15.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Other services5%
Public administration5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $796 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,139)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(183)
Diversity Score14.9%(501)
Diversity Score
15
+285%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.8 min
+7%since 2020
from 12.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 3,351 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 $78,807 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 $157,800, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.0% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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