CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9604
Iowa · Palo Alto County · 1,403 residents · 141.164 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37lowest low density in IA#1974 US9.94/sq mi#102lowest low rent in IA$702#114highest old in IA47.3 yrs#149lowest low home value in IA$123,100TRACT SHAPE · Palo Alto County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 9604 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,000. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $123,100. With a median age of 47.3, 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 47.3
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
1,403
−9%since 2020
from 1,548 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 11 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+16%since 2020
from 40.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,316 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,558
+25%since 2020
from $30,892 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−3%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
Construction11.4%
Retail trade9.4%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.5%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$123,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $548 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2020
from 1.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,430)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(37)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other4.7%(72)
Diversity Score18%(278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,177)
Black2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(88)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other7.1%(99)
Diversity Score35.9%(503)
Diversity Score
36
+99%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
+10%since 2020
from 20.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
53.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.5 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 1,403 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 $76,000 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 $123,100, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.1% 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 10.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Palo Alto CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024