CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 108.06
Iowa · Polk County · 4,789 residents · 15.146 sq mi
Notable rankings
#65highest rent in IA$1,333#110highest high poverty in IA21.0%#111highest broadband in IA94.4%#129highest WFH in IA16.8%TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 108.06 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,086. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Polk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,789
+15%since 2020
from 4,159 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 275 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−4%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,086
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,530 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,346
+15%since 2020
from $27,215 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−10%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18%
Information16.9%
Public administration16.1%
Wholesale trade15%
Retail trade7.4%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,333
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,074 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(2,721)
Black3%(126)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(567)
Asian12.6%(525)
Other5.3%(220)
Diversity Score66.7%(2,775)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,148)
Black4.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(870)
Asian8.7%(416)
Other2.7%(128)
Diversity Score65.5%(3,139)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
+4%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
53.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
11.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% 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 4,789 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 $62,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.6% 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 21.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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