CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9505
Iowa · Mahaska County · 3,288 residents · 4.249 sq mi
Notable rankings
#210lowest short commute in IA16.4 min#216highest broadband in IA92.6%#260lowest low home value in IA$150,000#282highest education in IA31.5%TRACT SHAPE · Mahaska County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 9505 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $150,000.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,288
−1%since 2020
from 3,309 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
774 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 779 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,250
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,629 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,690
+21%since 2020
from $30,324 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−23%since 2020
from 0.517 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.5%
Information17.3%
Wholesale trade4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Construction2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$150,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $680 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,995)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian4.3%(142)
Other4.6%(153)
Diversity Score22.1%(731)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,897)
Black1.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(94)
Asian2.8%(91)
Other5%(166)
Diversity Score27.4%(902)
Diversity Score
27
+24%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.4 min
+4%since 2020
from 15.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% 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 3,288 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 $80,250 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.5% 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 12.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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