CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9781
Illinois · Richland County · 4,154 residents · 1.902 sq mi
Notable rankings
#195lowest low rent in IL$712TRACT SHAPE · Richland County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9781 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,083. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $121,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
4,154
−5%since 2020
from 4,367 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,184 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,296 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−1%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,083
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,727 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,752
+30%since 2020
from $26,037 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+10%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
Information14.3%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Other services6.2%
Public administration5.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Construction3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$121,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $543 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,964)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(220)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(182)
Diversity Score21.5%(938)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,993)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(32)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2.8%(116)
Diversity Score9.4%(390)
Diversity Score
9
−56%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.4 min
+10%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 4,154 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 $67,083 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 $121,300, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.0% 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 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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