CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9721
Illinois · Clay County · 4,825 residents · 14.156 sq mi
Notable rankings
#120lowest low home value in IL#1970 US$75,500#220lowest low rent burden in IL14.8%#249lowest low rent in IL$745#287lowest low education in IL11.7%TRACT SHAPE · Clay County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9721 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $75,500.
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
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,825
−1%since 2020
from 4,890 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
341 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 345 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−9%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,391
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,685 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,606
−6%since 2020
from $28,410 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−7%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.6%
Information12.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$75,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $627 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,547)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other5.9%(287)
Diversity Score16.5%(806)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(4,494)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(160)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other2.4%(118)
Diversity Score16.3%(789)
Diversity Score
16
−1%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
+26%since 2020
from 20.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 4,825 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 $45,391 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.7% 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 19.1% 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