CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2902
Iowa · Tama County · 2,616 residents · 131.907 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 2902 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,982. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $164,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
2,616
−5%since 2020
from 2,745 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 21 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+7%since 2020
from 37.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,982
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,759 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,436
+18%since 2020
from $31,749 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−22%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
Finance & insurance10%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
Construction9.3%
Information9.3%
Wholesale trade8.5%
Other services5.6%
Public administration4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$164,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $835 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,402)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(294)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(49)
Diversity Score27.8%(763)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(2,231)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(257)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(103)
Diversity Score32.7%(855)
Diversity Score
33
+17%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
−12%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
50.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 2,616 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 $75,982 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 $164,900, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.6% 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 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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