CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
Illinois · Peoria County · 3,629 residents · 1.858 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Peoria County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 42 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $138,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
3,629
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,642 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,953 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,960 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+1%since 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,404
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,356 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,090
+13%since 2020
from $43,578 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−17%since 2020
from 0.548 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
Information14.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Other services3.1%
Public administration3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$138,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $760 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,214)
Black4.8%(176)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(123)
Asian1%(36)
Other2.6%(93)
Diversity Score27.1%(988)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,203)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(125)
Asian1.8%(64)
Other5.9%(213)
Diversity Score27%(980)
Diversity Score
27
Unchangedsince 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
+20%since 2020
from 14.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
52.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 3,629 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 $65,404 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 $138,100, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.0% 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 8.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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