CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Iowa · Polk County · 3,582 residents · 1.117 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest foreign-born in IA25.3%#39highest rent burden in IA67.7%#168highest density in IA3,207/sq mi#203highest high poverty in IA15.4%TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 6 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,237. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $155,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
3,582
−13%since 2020
from 4,124 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,207 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 3,692 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,237
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,467 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,591
+34%since 2020
from $25,002 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+5%since 2020
from 0.338 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
Retail trade18.3%
Finance & insurance10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
Other services5.1%
Public administration4.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$155,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $112,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $929 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+28.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+31%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,875)
Black19.3%(796)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(308)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other3.2%(130)
Diversity Score58.8%(2,424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(1,734)
Black22.9%(819)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(803)
Asian4.7%(169)
Other1.6%(57)
Diversity Score82.6%(2,958)
Diversity Score
83
+41%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
−2%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
51.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
25.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 3,582 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 $67,237 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 $155,200, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.5% 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 15.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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