CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 304.02
Iowa · Pottawattamie County · 2,750 residents · 0.888 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18lowest short commute in IA#564 US11.6 min#78lowest young in IA31.1 yrs#109highest rent in IA$1,204#135highest foreign-born in IA11.1%TRACT SHAPE · Pottawattamie County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 304.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,013. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $140,500. At a median age of 31.1, 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 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
2,750
−3%since 2020
from 2,848 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,097 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 3,207 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−22%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,013
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,060 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,005
+33%since 2020
from $27,903 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−3%since 2020
from 0.390 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Retail trade13.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Other services4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$140,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $867 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
58.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(2,262)
Black1.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(132)
Asian12.4%(353)
Other1.9%(53)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(2,152)
Black1.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(277)
Asian7.6%(209)
Other2.4%(66)
Diversity Score46.4%(1,275)
Diversity Score
46
+6%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.6 min
−38%since 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
11.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 2,750 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 $58,013 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 $140,500, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.7% 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 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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