CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Iowa · Polk County · 4,582 residents · 0.785 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22highest foreign-born in IA24.4%#34highest density in IA5,837/sq mi#47lowest low education in IA11.3%#84highest high poverty in IA23.1%TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 4 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,315. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,400. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Polk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
4,582
−4%since 2020
from 4,797 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,837 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 6,111 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
+7%since 2020
from 31.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,315
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,133 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,088
+55%since 2020
from $19,437 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+35%since 2020
from 0.347 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
Other services12.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
Public administration8.2%
Information7.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$135,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $688 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(2,848)
Black3.9%(187)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,349)
Asian5.3%(256)
Other3.3%(157)
Diversity Score70.4%(3,376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(2,075)
Black6.8%(312)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(1,202)
Asian13.7%(627)
Other8%(366)
Diversity Score87%(3,988)
Diversity Score
87
+24%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.6 min
−3%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Female
46.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Foreign born
24.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% 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 4,582 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 $58,315 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 $135,400, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.3% 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 23.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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