CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Iowa · Linn County · 5,668 residents · 1.932 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70highest population in IA5,668#75highest WFH in IA19.2%#177highest foreign-born in IA9.0%#187highest density in IA2,934/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 3 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,211. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $197,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
5,668
−4%since 2020
from 5,915 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,934 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 3,062 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+12%since 2020
from 36.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,211
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,297 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,744
+18%since 2020
from $36,970 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−11%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
Information14.3%
Other services7.7%
Public administration7.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Education & health services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$197,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $617 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(5,130)
Black2.1%(123)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(259)
Asian4.2%(249)
Other2.6%(154)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,797)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(4,588)
Black5.9%(337)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(218)
Asian6.4%(363)
Other2.9%(162)
Diversity Score41.9%(2,372)
Diversity Score
42
+38%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.2 min
−21%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
9.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 5,668 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 $78,211 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 $197,100, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.5% 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 10.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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