CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.02
Illinois · McLean County · 2,326 residents · 128.932 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · McLean County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 55.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $218,000. Households here earn about 35% more than the McLean County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
2,326
−3%since 2020
from 2,391 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 19 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−5%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,579
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,178
+20%since 2020
from $40,080 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−15%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.3%
Public administration22.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
Construction13.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
Information7.5%
Retail trade6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Education & health services0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$218,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $717 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score0.2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(66)
Diversity Score6.9%(160)
Diversity Score
7
+3199%since 2020
from 0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
−12%since 2020
from 27.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 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
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 2,326 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 $107,579 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 $218,000, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.4% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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