CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Iowa · Story County · 2,828 residents · 0.673 sq mi
Notable rankings
#75highest foreign-born in IA16.0%#90highest education in IA52.8%#104highest density in IA4,202/sq mi#110highest old in IA47.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Story County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 3 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,414. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $249,300. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
2,828
−12%since 2020
from 3,199 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,202 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 4,753 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+14%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,414
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,780 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,952
+16%since 2020
from $36,897 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−4%since 2020
from 0.468 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
Retail trade7.6%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Education & health services3.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$249,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $855 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+3%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,480)
Black2.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(113)
Asian14.7%(471)
Other1.4%(46)
Diversity Score46.9%(1,500)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(2,042)
Black2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(229)
Asian15.1%(426)
Other2.7%(75)
Diversity Score56%(1,585)
Diversity Score
56
+20%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.6 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Female
53.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Foreign born
16.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 2,828 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 $74,414 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 $249,300, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.8% 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 12.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Story CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024