CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Illinois · Knox County · 4,349 residents · 11.882 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8lowest short commute in IL#363 US10.8 min#53highest old in IL55.0 yrs#180highest rent burden in IL71.9%#450lowest low broadband in IL83.0%TRACT SHAPE · Knox County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $193,000. With a median age of 55.0, 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 55.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
4,349
−2%since 2020
from 4,451 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
366 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 375 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
−4%since 2020
from 57.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,352
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,051 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,283
+29%since 2020
from $29,706 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+6%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
Wholesale trade7%
Retail trade7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
Construction3.4%
Other services3.3%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $131,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $540 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+15%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,107)
Black1.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(81)
Asian2%(90)
Other2.7%(118)
Diversity Score18.4%(818)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,633)
Black1.8%(79)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(147)
Asian1.6%(68)
Other9.7%(422)
Diversity Score36.4%(1,582)
Diversity Score
36
+98%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.8 min
−21%since 2020
from 13.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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 4,349 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 $52,352 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 $193,000, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.7% 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 12.2% 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