CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9.01
Iowa · Polk County · 2,791 residents · 0.623 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23highest WFH in IA24.2%#90highest density in IA4,480/sq mi#107highest broadband in IA94.7%#119highest rent burden in IA54.9%TRACT SHAPE · Polk County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 9.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,438. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $189,600.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
2,791
−3%since 2020
from 2,889 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,480 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 4,637 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,438
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,484 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,831
+28%since 2020
from $35,110 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−12%since 2020
from 0.344 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
Public administration13.3%
Retail trade12.1%
Information11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$189,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,070 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,416)
Black4%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(99)
Asian2.6%(74)
Other6.4%(184)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,059)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(2,076)
Black9.9%(277)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(210)
Asian2.1%(59)
Other6.1%(169)
Diversity Score53.4%(1,490)
Diversity Score
53
+46%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
+34%since 2020
from 16.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 2,791 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 $81,438 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 $189,600, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.2% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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