CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1902
Iowa · Union County · 3,484 residents · 6.273 sq mi
Notable rankings
#63lowest low home value in IA$103,300#71lowest low rent in IA$676#94lowest short commute in IA#1959 US14.1 min#167highest high poverty in IA16.5%TRACT SHAPE · Union County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 1902 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,821. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $103,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
3,484
−6%since 2020
from 3,715 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
555 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 592 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2020
from 39.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,821
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,050 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,284
+35%since 2020
from $24,582 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+3%since 2020
from 0.424 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Retail trade14.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Other services2.3%
Public administration1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$103,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $597 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,571)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(25)
Diversity Score9.4%(349)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,313)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(112)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other1.1%(37)
Diversity Score11.8%(412)
Diversity Score
12
+26%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.1 min
+1%since 2020
from 14.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 3,484 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 $58,821 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 $103,300, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.8% 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 16.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Union CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024