CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 29.06
Illinois · Macon County · 2,517 residents · 1.56 sq mi
Notable rankings
#159lowest low income in IL$32,833#220highest high poverty in IL32.5%#346lowest short commute in IL18.7 min#482lowest young in IL33.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Macon County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 29.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Macon County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,517
+14%since 2020
from 2,206 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,613 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 1,414 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−10%since 2020
from 36.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,833
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,234 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,160
+23%since 2020
from $25,320 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
+12%since 2020
from 0.511 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
Wholesale trade13.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Information7.5%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$844
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $603 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
75.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(1,019)
Black29.4%(649)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(226)
Asian6.8%(151)
Other7.3%(161)
Diversity Score84.9%(1,874)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47%(1,182)
Black30.8%(776)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(305)
Asian4.1%(102)
Other6%(152)
Diversity Score83.1%(2,091)
Diversity Score
83
−2%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
+23%since 2020
from 15.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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
32.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
Female
60.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 2,517 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 $32,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $844 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.3% 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 32.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Macon CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024