CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603
Iowa · Washington County · 3,351 residents · 5.97 sq mi
Notable rankings
#96highest high poverty in IA22.0%#107lowest low income in IA$53,958#207highest foreign-born in IA7.8%#251lowest low home value in IA$148,500TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 9603 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,958. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $148,500. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
3,351
−7%since 2020
from 3,607 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
561 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 604 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,958
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,916 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,960
+17%since 2020
from $23,841 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+22%since 2020
from 0.331 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
Retail trade5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
Construction4.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Other services2.2%
Public administration1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$148,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $111,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $924 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(2,898)
Black1.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(539)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other3.3%(118)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,728)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(506)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(87)
Diversity Score39.2%(1,314)
Diversity Score
39
−5%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
+28%since 2020
from 17.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% 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 3,351 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 $53,958 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 $148,500, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.2% 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 22.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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