CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Iowa · Johnson County · 4,975 residents · 0.32 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest home value in IA$661,800#2lowest low income in IA#613 US$21,543#3highest density in IA15,547/sq mi#3lowest young in IA#282 US19.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Johnson County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,543. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $661,800. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% less than the Johnson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,975
+16%since 2020
from 4,280 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,547 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 13,375 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.9
+1%since 2020
from 19.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,543
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,809 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,418
+79%since 2020
from $8,602 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
75.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.761
+19%since 2020
from 0.642 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Other services2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$661,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $750,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,063 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
97.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
30.7
−35%since 2020
from 47.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,115)
Black3.6%(155)
Hispanic / Latino7%(301)
Asian12.9%(551)
Other3.7%(158)
Diversity Score55.8%(2,387)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(3,600)
Black1.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(323)
Asian12.7%(632)
Other6.9%(342)
Diversity Score56.4%(2,805)
Diversity Score
56
+1%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−2%since 2020
from 13.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
58.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
56.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+1.2 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 4,975 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 $21,543 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 $661,800, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.6% 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 75.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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