CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4802
Iowa · Hardin County · 2,128 residents · 39.852 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest low income in IA$34,534#21lowest low education in IA9.0%#50lowest low broadband in IA78.5%#51highest old in IA49.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Hardin County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 4802 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,534. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $123,300. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Hardin County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
2,128
−8%since 2020
from 2,302 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 58 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
−3%since 2020
from 51.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,534
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,615 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,853
+1%since 2020
from $26,586 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−2%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.7%
Retail trade12.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
Construction8.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$123,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,074 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+54%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,066)
Black2.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino5%(115)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(65)
Diversity Score23.8%(549)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,830)
Black2.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(231)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score31%(660)
Diversity Score
31
+30%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
+49%since 2020
from 14.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
15.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 2,128 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 $34,534 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 $123,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.0% 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 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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