CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3.01
Illinois · Champaign County · 6,701 residents · 0.175 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low income in IL#10 US$6,482#3highest high poverty in IL#30 US88.5%#21lowest short commute in IL#628 US11.8 min#29lowest young in IL#835 US21.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Champaign County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $6,482. Population has grown 23% since 2020. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 88.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 90% less than the Champaign County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,701
+23%since 2020
from 5,444 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38,291 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 31,109 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$6,482
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $6,283 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,933
−21%since 2020
from $7,539 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
88.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.634
−7%since 2020
from 0.681 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Retail trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Construction2.6%
Information2.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,261
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $879 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(3,162)
Black6%(325)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(235)
Asian28.5%(1,552)
Other3.1%(170)
Diversity Score71.9%(3,913)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(2,877)
Black5%(336)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(453)
Asian42.7%(2,863)
Other2.6%(172)
Diversity Score78.2%(5,238)
Diversity Score
78
+9%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.8 min
−12%since 2020
from 13.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
58.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
Female
47.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
Foreign born
34.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 6,701 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 $6,482 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 $1,261 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.9% 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 88.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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