CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Iowa · Linn County · 5,088 residents · 1.115 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45highest broadband in IA96.7%#54highest rent burden in IA63.8%#55highest WFH in IA21.1%#78lowest low poverty in IA3.5%TRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 4 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,734. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $181,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
5,088
−9%since 2020
from 5,581 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,563 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 5,005 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,734
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,801 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,189
+31%since 2020
from $30,766 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+2%since 2020
from 0.356 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
Information15.2%
Wholesale trade12.6%
Other services8.8%
Public administration7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$181,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $968 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+34.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+1%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(330)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other1%(57)
Diversity Score17.8%(994)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,847)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other3.8%(195)
Diversity Score11.4%(578)
Diversity Score
11
−36%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+33%since 2020
from 18.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
55.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 5,088 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 $83,734 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 $181,300, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.1% 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 3.5% 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