CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9731
Illinois · Hamilton County · 3,060 residents · 10.192 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51lowest low rent in IL#1212 US$566#177lowest low home value in IL$84,800#257lowest low broadband in IL79.7%#315lowest low rent burden in IL18.6%TRACT SHAPE · Hamilton County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9731 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $84,800. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Hamilton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,060
+12%since 2020
from 2,738 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 269 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−2%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,981
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,653 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,635
+65%since 2020
from $27,087 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.608
+47%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
Retail trade14.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Education & health services2.7%
Construction1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $606 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,572)
Black0.9%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(84)
Diversity Score14.5%(397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,904)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other3.4%(105)
Diversity Score12.3%(375)
Diversity Score
12
−16%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+1%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
7.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 3,060 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 $46,981 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 $84,800, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.2% 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 20.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Hamilton CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024