CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 108.03
Iowa · Polk County · 5,392 residents · 1.971 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest rent burden in IA72.9%#94highest population in IA5,392#153highest broadband in IA93.4%#180highest rent in IA$1,105TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 108.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,267. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $246,600.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
5,392
+13%since 2020
from 4,776 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,736 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 2,423 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+3%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,267
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,536 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,603
+26%since 2020
from $32,277 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+11%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.7%
Public administration17%
Finance & insurance12.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Information9.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Education & health services3.2%
Retail trade3%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$246,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $181,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,105
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $946 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(3,864)
Black6.6%(317)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(133)
Asian6.1%(293)
Other3.5%(169)
Diversity Score41.9%(2,001)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,746)
Black3.1%(168)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(239)
Asian2.5%(136)
Other1.9%(103)
Diversity Score27.7%(1,492)
Diversity Score
28
−34%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 5,392 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 $82,267 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 $246,600, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.7% 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 12.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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