CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
Iowa · Linn County · 6,078 residents · 1.051 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36highest density in IA5,783/sq mi#49highest population in IA6,078#65highest per-capita income in IA$55,846#77highest rent burden in IA60.2%TRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 17 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,427. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $190,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
6,078
−11%since 2020
from 6,853 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,783 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 6,520 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+14%since 2020
from 34.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,427
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,026 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,846
+39%since 2020
from $40,109 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.500 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.4%
Retail trade8.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Information7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$190,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $883 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(4,814)
Black19.3%(1,323)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(508)
Asian0%(1)
Other3%(207)
Diversity Score57.9%(3,965)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(4,587)
Black9.3%(565)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(266)
Asian0%(2)
Other10.8%(658)
Diversity Score51%(3,101)
Diversity Score
51
−12%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.7 min
+5%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
45.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 6,078 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 $79,427 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 $190,100, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.8% 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 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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