CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Iowa · Polk County · 4,285 residents · 0.88 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52highest rent burden in IA64.0%#66highest density in IA4,869/sq mi#83highest foreign-born in IA15.3%#90lowest low home value in IA$109,500TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,428. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Polk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
4,285
−4%since 2020
from 4,457 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,869 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,065 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−2%since 2020
from 39.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,428
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,766 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,783
+19%since 2020
from $19,190 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−22%since 2020
from 0.379 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
Retail trade11.2%
Wholesale trade10.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$109,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $884 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(2,950)
Black6.4%(284)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(1,121)
Asian1.3%(58)
Other1%(44)
Diversity Score61.8%(2,754)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(2,106)
Black3.2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(1,652)
Asian1.1%(46)
Other8.1%(346)
Diversity Score75.3%(3,225)
Diversity Score
75
+22%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
+25%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
43.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
15.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+25.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% 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 4,285 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 $54,428 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 $109,500, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.5% 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 14.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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