CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305
Illinois · Henry County · 2,205 residents · 179.229 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22lowest low density in IL12.30/sq mi#213lowest low rent in IL$724#233lowest low rent burden in IL15.6%#468lowest low poverty in IL3.7%TRACT SHAPE · Henry County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 305 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $178,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
2,205
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,195 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
−4%since 2020
from 47.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,607 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,676
+36%since 2020
from $38,640 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+2%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
Information12.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Other services6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
Construction6.4%
Public administration5.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$178,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $610 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,037)
Black1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(33)
Diversity Score17%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score5.1%(113)
Diversity Score
5
−70%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
−11%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 2,205 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 $87,250 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 $178,800, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.6% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024