CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Iowa · Story County · 5,452 residents · 0.496 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest education in IA#587 US87.1%#2lowest low broadband in IA#238 US54.0%#4lowest low income in IA#709 US$22,500#5lowest young in IA#386 US20.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Story County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has grown 34% since 2020. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 58.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Story County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,452
+34%since 2020
from 4,073 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,992 / sq mi
+34%since 2020
from 8,212 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
−2%since 2020
from 20.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,032 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,633
+1%since 2020
from $8,574 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
−2%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
Other services2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Public administration1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Retail trade0.9%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$777
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $622 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
98.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(3,172)
Black2.9%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(147)
Asian13.6%(552)
Other2.1%(85)
Diversity Score46.6%(1,897)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(4,005)
Black6.3%(345)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(322)
Asian11.4%(622)
Other2.9%(158)
Diversity Score54.9%(2,992)
Diversity Score
55
+18%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
87.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.9 min
−24%since 2020
from 15.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Female
43.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Foreign born
18.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 5,452 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 $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $777 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 87.1% 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 58.2% 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