CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 505
Iowa · Muscatine County · 4,803 residents · 1.945 sq mi
Notable rankings
#156highest population in IA4,803#170highest rent burden in IA50.7%#186highest high poverty in IA15.6%#225highest density in IA2,469/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Muscatine County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 505 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $162,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
4,803
−6%since 2020
from 5,134 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,469 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 2,640 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+5%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,875
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,892 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,741
+24%since 2020
from $30,418 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+10%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Information6.4%
Other services6.4%
Public administration5.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$162,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $758 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,824)
Black6.3%(321)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(785)
Asian2.8%(143)
Other1.2%(61)
Diversity Score52.1%(2,676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(3,517)
Black1.7%(83)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(940)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other4.8%(229)
Diversity Score52.9%(2,539)
Diversity Score
53
+1%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
+38%since 2020
from 14.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 4,803 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 $71,875 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 $162,500, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.9% 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 15.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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