CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 40.01
Iowa · Polk County · 3,649 residents · 3.86 sq mi
Notable rankings
#117lowest young in IA32.8 yrs#129highest foreign-born in IA11.7%#140highest broadband in IA93.8%#151highest per-capita income in IA$47,735TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 40.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,603. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 805 residents. Median home value is $251,900. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
3,649
−18%since 2020
from 4,454 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
945 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 1,154 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
+22%since 2020
from 26.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,603
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,029 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,735
+55%since 2020
from $30,820 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+3%since 2020
from 0.546 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
Other services10.4%
Public administration9.4%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Information5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$251,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $168,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $946 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
60.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+20%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(2,649)
Black17.9%(798)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(441)
Asian3.1%(138)
Other9.6%(428)
Diversity Score74.3%(3,308)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(2,228)
Black15.5%(566)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(555)
Asian2.1%(75)
Other6.2%(225)
Diversity Score72%(2,626)
Diversity Score
72
−3%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.4 min
+9%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
56.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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
93.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 3,649 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 $63,603 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 $251,900, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.5% 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 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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