CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9720
Illinois · Clay County · 3,004 residents · 168.655 sq mi
Notable rankings
#107lowest low density in IL17.81/sq mi#208lowest low education in IL10.4%#344lowest low rent in IL$785#380highest high poverty in IL26.0%TRACT SHAPE · Clay County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9720 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $118,100. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
3,004
+6%since 2020
from 2,838 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 17 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−12%since 2020
from 45.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,417
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,232 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,530
Unchangedsince 2020
from $27,643 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+9%since 2020
from 0.393 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
Information11.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
Construction6.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Finance & insurance4%
Manufacturing3.5%
Other services2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Education & health services1.9%
Public administration1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$118,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $690 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+33%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,760)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian1.1%(32)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score6.7%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,900)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(45)
Diversity Score8.4%(254)
Diversity Score
8
+25%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
+3%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Female
47.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 3,004 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 $54,417 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 $118,100, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.4% 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 26.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Clay CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024