CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Iowa · Linn County · 3,259 residents · 2.139 sq mi
Notable rankings
#141lowest low broadband in IA83.4%#252highest education in IA33.7%#271highest rent burden in IA44.3%#274highest rent in IA$1,024TRACT SHAPE · Linn County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 6 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,465. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $168,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
3,259
+13%since 2020
from 2,893 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,524 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 1,353 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+2%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,465
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,756 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,870
+18%since 2020
from $33,910 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−10%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
Wholesale trade10.7%
Information10.4%
Other services7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Public administration5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Education & health services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$168,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $886 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,581)
Black4.9%(143)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian1%(29)
Other3.7%(108)
Diversity Score25%(723)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,733)
Black2.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(191)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other6.8%(221)
Diversity Score36%(1,173)
Diversity Score
36
+44%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
−11%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
51.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 3,259 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 $70,465 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 $168,900, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.7% 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 6.8% 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