CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 59.01
Illinois · Champaign County · 2,466 residents · 0.135 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low income in IL#29 US$10,208#6highest high poverty in IL#123 US70.6%#8lowest young in IL#263 US19.8 yrs#29lowest short commute in IL#840 US12.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Champaign County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 59.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,208. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 70.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 84% less than the Champaign County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,466
−7%since 2020
from 2,643 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,267 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 19,578 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.8
+1%since 2020
from 19.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$10,208
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$5,981
−6%since 2020
from $6,370 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
70.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.678
−22%since 2020
from 0.870 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.3%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$360,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,124
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,020 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
96.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
35.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,650)
Black5.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(301)
Asian18.7%(494)
Other2%(54)
Diversity Score69.9%(1,847)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(1,672)
Black3.2%(78)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(194)
Asian19.4%(478)
Other1.8%(44)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,526)
Diversity Score
62
−11%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.4 min
+16%since 2020
from 10.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
30.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
Female
69.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
Foreign born
14.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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 2,466 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 $10,208 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 $360,000, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.3% 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 70.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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