CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4905
Iowa · Lee County · 3,048 residents · 168.299 sq mi
Notable rankings
#111highest old in IA47.3 yrs#127lowest low rent in IA$721#130lowest low broadband in IA83.1%#146lowest low rent burden in IA20.2%TRACT SHAPE · Lee County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 4905 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,068. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $177,700. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
3,048
−8%since 2020
from 3,306 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 20 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+8%since 2020
from 43.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,068
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,128 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,732
+31%since 2020
from $28,779 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+26%since 2020
from 0.352 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
Information14.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
Construction8.3%
Other services6.4%
Public administration6.3%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Education & health services0.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $128,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $685 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,200)
Black1.6%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(42)
Diversity Score7.8%(259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,905)
Black1.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(52)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.3%(39)
Diversity Score11.4%(346)
Diversity Score
11
+45%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
−4%since 2020
from 24.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,048 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 $68,068 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 $177,700, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.5% 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 10.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Lee CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024