CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 104.08
Iowa · Polk County · 4,321 residents · 0.952 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46highest foreign-born in IA19.3%#87highest density in IA4,539/sq mi#168highest rent in IA$1,118#209highest population in IA4,321TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 104.08 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,348. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value is $237,900.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
4,321
+16%since 2020
from 3,716 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,539 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 3,903 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+2%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,348
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,469 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,158
+5%since 2020
from $34,462 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−7%since 2020
from 0.379 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.3%
Wholesale trade13.7%
Public administration12.4%
Information8%
Retail trade6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$237,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $162,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $918 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,981)
Black2.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(422)
Asian4.3%(159)
Other1.2%(46)
Diversity Score42.6%(1,583)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(2,797)
Black6%(261)
Hispanic / Latino15%(646)
Asian10.9%(471)
Other3.4%(146)
Diversity Score67.7%(2,927)
Diversity Score
68
+59%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.2 min
+14%since 2020
from 17.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
44.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
19.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% 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 4,321 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 $81,348 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 $237,900, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.3% 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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