CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Iowa · Story County · 4,858 residents · 0.774 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest education in IA#2 US100.0%#1highest high poverty in IA#4 US100.0%#1highest rent burden in IA#73 US100.0%#1lowest young in IA#134 US19.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Story County, IA
The short version
Population has declined 5% since 2020. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,858
−5%since 2020
from 5,098 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,276 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 6,587 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$6,504
+35%since 2020
from $4,811 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
Construction4.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade2.3%
Other services2.2%
Public administration1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(4,767)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(189)
Asian1.2%(60)
Other1.3%(65)
Diversity Score15.5%(790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(4,159)
Black2.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(214)
Asian5.6%(274)
Other1.7%(81)
Diversity Score32.6%(1,585)
Diversity Score
33
+111%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
9.8 min
−32%since 2020
from 14.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
39.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Female
40.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 4,858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 100.0% 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 100.0% 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