CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9542
Illinois · Hancock County · 2,274 residents · 134.544 sq mi
Notable rankings
#88lowest low density in IL16.90/sq mi#372lowest low rent in IL$794#400lowest low broadband in IL82.2%#467lowest low home value in IL$118,100TRACT SHAPE · Hancock County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9542 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $118,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
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
2,274
−1%since 2020
from 2,307 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 17 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
−11%since 2020
from 48.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,069 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,015
+21%since 2020
from $33,886 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−8%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
Retail trade15.4%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
Construction7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.3%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$118,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $598 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2020
from 1.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(20)
Diversity Score6.8%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,200)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(68)
Diversity Score7.9%(179)
Diversity Score
8
+16%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.8 min
−4%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,274 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 $72,375 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 $794 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.4% 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 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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