CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 506
Illinois · Jefferson County · 2,957 residents · 4.677 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 506 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $133,700. With a median age of 47.1, 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 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
2,957
+6%since 2020
from 2,791 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
632 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 597 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
−8%since 2020
from 51.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,066
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,688 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,157
+6%since 2020
from $38,821 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−14%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
Information13.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Other services5.3%
Public administration3.3%
Wholesale trade3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$133,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $109,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $913 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(2,034)
Black16.6%(464)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(170)
Asian3.9%(110)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,521)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(2,356)
Black9.6%(283)
Hispanic / Latino2%(58)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other8.5%(252)
Diversity Score43.5%(1,288)
Diversity Score
44
−20%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.7 min
+6%since 2020
from 12.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
55.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 2,957 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 $70,066 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 $133,700, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.4% 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 12.1% 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