CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5603
Iowa · Mitchell County · 3,645 residents · 6.225 sq mi
Notable rankings
#89lowest low rent in IA$692#182highest old in IA45.0 yrs#237lowest short commute in IA17.0 min#245highest per-capita income in IA$43,890TRACT SHAPE · Mitchell County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 5603 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $163,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
3,645
−2%since 2020
from 3,734 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
586 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 600 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
−2%since 2020
from 46.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,333
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,342 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,890
+42%since 2020
from $30,948 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+13%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
Construction8%
Information6.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Other services5.2%
Public administration5.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$163,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $112,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $605 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,594)
Black1.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(40)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other1%(39)
Diversity Score9.1%(342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,429)
Black1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(89)
Asian1.3%(49)
Other1.2%(43)
Diversity Score14.2%(519)
Diversity Score
14
+56%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
51.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 3,645 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 $68,333 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 $163,600, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.8% 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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Mitchell CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024