CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 59.02
Illinois · Champaign County · 3,040 residents · 0.372 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10highest high poverty in IL#237 US64.0%#13lowest young in IL#396 US20.3 yrs#15lowest short commute in IL#445 US11.1 min#23lowest low income in IL#266 US$17,159TRACT SHAPE · Champaign County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 59.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,159. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 64.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Champaign County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,040
−6%since 2020
from 3,238 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,172 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 8,704 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$17,159
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $11,267 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,994
+15%since 2020
from $6,064 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.528 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Finance & insurance0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Retail trade0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$948
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $847 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(1,461)
Black6%(194)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(236)
Asian37.5%(1,215)
Other4.1%(132)
Diversity Score80.6%(2,611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,627)
Black5.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(352)
Asian24.1%(733)
Other5.3%(161)
Diversity Score79.5%(2,418)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.1 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
44.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Female
43.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Foreign born
16.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 3,040 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 $17,159 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 $948 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.7% 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 64.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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