CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501
Illinois · Jefferson County · 4,088 residents · 108.275 sq mi
Notable rankings
#79lowest low rent in IL$623#264lowest low density in IL37.76/sq mi#433lowest low broadband in IL82.8%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 501 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,380. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,300. 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
21% 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
4,088
+7%since 2020
from 3,827 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 35 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
−2%since 2020
from 47.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,380
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,542 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,007
+19%since 2020
from $29,364 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+6%since 2020
from 0.393 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20%
Information14.3%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Other services3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
Construction1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $127,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $644 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,575)
Black1.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other3.1%(117)
Diversity Score15.7%(603)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(3,559)
Black3%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian1.3%(53)
Other8%(327)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,199)
Diversity Score
29
+86%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 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
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 4,088 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 $70,380 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 $157,300, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.6% 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 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Jefferson CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024