CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 510
Illinois · Jefferson County · 1,183 residents · 0.795 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 510 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,294. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 282 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,183
−19%since 2020
from 1,465 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,488 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 1,843 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+31%since 2020
from 28.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,294
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,632
+11%since 2020
from $19,496 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
−11%since 2020
from 0.557 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
Retail trade13.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$52,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$864
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $725 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
79.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic47%(689)
Black38.8%(569)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(159)
Asian1%(15)
Other2.3%(33)
Diversity Score76.9%(1,127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(543)
Black35.5%(420)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(181)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(39)
Diversity Score79.8%(945)
Diversity Score
80
+4%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.0 min
−15%since 2020
from 11.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% 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
16.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
40.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 1,183 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 $35,294 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 $52,900, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.4% 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 42.7% 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