CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 505
Illinois · Jefferson County · 3,414 residents · 27.793 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 505 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,841. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $167,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
3,414
−9%since 2020
from 3,735 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
123 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 134 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,841
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,343
+52%since 2020
from $26,519 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
Retail trade10.6%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$167,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $694 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
63.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−31%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(3,044)
Black10.3%(383)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(48)
Asian2.1%(77)
Other4.9%(183)
Diversity Score40.3%(1,505)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,975)
Black3.1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(58)
Asian2.4%(83)
Other5.6%(191)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,006)
Diversity Score
29
−27%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 13.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 3,414 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 $55,841 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 $167,000, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.3% 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 20.8% 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