CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Illinois · Coles County · 3,955 residents · 4.797 sq mi
Notable rankings
#317lowest short commute in IL18.3 min#330lowest low rent in IL$783#400lowest low home value in IL$111,100TRACT SHAPE · Coles County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,679. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $111,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
3,955
−12%since 2020
from 4,508 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
824 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 940 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+8%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,679
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,563 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,080
+33%since 2020
from $33,222 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−8%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
Information12.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$111,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $661 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(4,242)
Black3.4%(155)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(65)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.9%(39)
Diversity Score14.1%(637)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,638)
Black4.2%(168)
Hispanic / Latino1%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(110)
Diversity Score18.9%(748)
Diversity Score
19
+34%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
+6%since 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,955 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 $69,679 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 $111,100, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.7% 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 18.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Coles CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024