CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Illinois · Knox County · 1,624 residents · 25.918 sq mi
Notable rankings
#334lowest low density in IL62.66/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Knox County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 12 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,375. Population has grown 21% since 2020. Median home value is $161,300. Households here earn about 39% more than the Knox County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,624
+21%since 2020
from 1,338 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 52 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−13%since 2020
from 43.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,905
+28%since 2020
from $33,486 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−5%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
Information7.8%
Retail trade6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Construction2.6%
Other services2.1%
Public administration1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$161,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $140,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $801 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(1,102)
Black15.6%(209)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score37.1%(497)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(1,273)
Black18%(292)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(43)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score44.1%(716)
Diversity Score
44
+19%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
+12%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
7.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
45.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
11.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 1,624 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 $79,375 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 $161,300, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% 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 8.3% 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