CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Illinois · Peoria County · 1,394 residents · 0.382 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,958. Population has declined 15% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $37,900. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Peoria County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
1,394
−15%since 2020
from 1,640 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,649 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 4,293 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−19%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,958
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,248
+61%since 2020
from $13,796 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.649
+45%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.2%
Retail trade16.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$37,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $817 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
60.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.1%
+37.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+24%since 2020
from 1.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(659)
Black37.4%(613)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(322)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(46)
Diversity Score82.4%(1,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(324)
Black51.9%(723)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(241)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(106)
Diversity Score80.2%(1,117)
Diversity Score
80
−3%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
+17%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
15.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% 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 1,394 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 $28,958 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 $37,900, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.4% 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 46.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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