CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8.01
Iowa · Polk County · 6,023 residents · 1.653 sq mi
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#52highest population in IA6,023#72highest WFH in IA19.9%#92highest foreign-born in IA14.2%#123highest broadband in IA94.1%TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 8.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,786. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $228,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
6,023
−10%since 2020
from 6,674 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,644 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 4,038 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−1%since 2020
from 35.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,786
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,182 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,885
+17%since 2020
from $29,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−4%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
Other services11.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Public administration8.9%
Retail trade8.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Wholesale trade3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$228,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $174,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $965 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(4,376)
Black15.9%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(596)
Asian6.6%(443)
Other3%(199)
Diversity Score66.4%(4,435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(4,286)
Black16.1%(971)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(233)
Asian3.2%(194)
Other5.6%(339)
Diversity Score57.7%(3,478)
Diversity Score
58
−13%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
14.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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 6,023 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 $76,786 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 $228,600, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.3% 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 11.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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