CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2.08
Iowa · Linn County · 5,215 residents · 6.107 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22highest WFH in IA24.3%#46highest household income in IA$120,342#63highest home value in IA$353,000#67highest rent in IA$1,330TRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 2.08 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,342. Population has grown 24% since 2020. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $353,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Linn County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% 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
5,215
+24%since 2020
from 4,220 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
854 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 691 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−5%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,342
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,858 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,635
+10%since 2020
from $44,251 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−1%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
Other services13.6%
Public administration12.5%
Information7.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Construction2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$353,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $238,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $696 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+26.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,861)
Black1.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(107)
Asian2.2%(92)
Other2.4%(102)
Diversity Score20.1%(849)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(4,424)
Black1.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(229)
Asian2.7%(143)
Other6.6%(345)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,780)
Diversity Score
34
+70%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−20%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Female
52.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 5,215 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 $120,342 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 $353,000, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 51.5% 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 4.3% 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