CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27
Iowa · Linn County · 1,875 residents · 0.907 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12lowest low income in IA$30,587#17highest high poverty in IA38.6%#62lowest low broadband in IA79.8%#142lowest low rent in IA$734TRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 27 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $124,500. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Linn County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,875
+6%since 2020
from 1,771 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,067 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 1,953 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−1%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,587
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,879 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,728
−20%since 2020
from $33,514 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
−6%since 2020
from 0.505 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
Other services14.1%
Public administration13.4%
Information6.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Education & health services2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$124,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $656 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
81.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+27%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(1,179)
Black19.7%(349)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian2.3%(40)
Other10%(177)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(1,201)
Black23.2%(435)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(30)
Asian2.2%(41)
Other9%(168)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,235)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.6 min
+30%since 2020
from 12.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
57.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 1,875 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 $30,587 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 $124,500, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.6% 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 38.6% 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