CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 24
Iowa · Linn County · 3,968 residents · 1.372 sq mi
Notable rankings
#95lowest low income in IA$52,433#124highest rent burden in IA54.4%#190highest density in IA2,892/sq mi#212lowest low home value in IA$140,700TRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 24 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,433. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $140,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Linn County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
3,968
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,954 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,892 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,882 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2020
from 38.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,433
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,897 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,681
+13%since 2020
from $28,965 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−21%since 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
Information7.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services7%
Public administration7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$140,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $646 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,762)
Black15.7%(622)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(167)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other9.6%(379)
Diversity Score59.5%(2,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(2,604)
Black17.3%(686)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(296)
Asian1%(38)
Other8.7%(344)
Diversity Score65.8%(2,610)
Diversity Score
66
+10%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
+20%since 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 3,968 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 $52,433 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 $140,700, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.9% 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 11.7% 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