CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1.03
Iowa · Linn County · 2,171 residents · 8.446 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51highest rent burden in IA64.3%#61highest WFH in IA20.8%#72lowest low income in IA$49,647#101highest rent in IA$1,220TRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 1.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,647. Population has fallen 28% since 2020, a loss of 861 residents. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Linn County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,171
−28%since 2020
from 3,032 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
−28%since 2020
from 359 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+44%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,647
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,438 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,152
+13%since 2020
from $27,604 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−1%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Retail trade11.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
Construction4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$254,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,220
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $891 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(2,499)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(357)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(176)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,976)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(129)
Asian1%(21)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score21%(455)
Diversity Score
21
−45%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.9 min
+7%since 2020
from 15.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Female
53.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 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 2,171 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 $49,647 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 $254,300, and the typical rent is about $1,220 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.2% 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 19.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Linn CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024