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Census Tract 805

Iowa · Fayette County · 3,205 residents · 8.138 sq mi
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Census Tract 805 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,205
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,208 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 394 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−11%since 2020
from 48.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Census Tract 805
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,455
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,808 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,189
+37%since 2020
from $25,003 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−2%since 2020
from 0.485 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $541 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,917)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(134)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(150)
Diversity Score21.2%(679)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,969)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(78)
Asian1.7%(53)
Other3.1%(99)
Diversity Score17.5%(561)
Diversity Score
18
−17%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+81%since 2020
from 12.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
52.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 3,205 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 $47,455 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 $95,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 20.1% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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