CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 215
Illinois · Rock Island County · 4,797 residents · 1.281 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 215 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $141,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,797
+11%since 2020
from 4,314 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,745 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 3,368 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−11%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,405
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,734 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,389
+3%since 2020
from $35,165 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+7%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
Wholesale trade14.4%
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Other services2%
Public administration2%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$141,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,223
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,067 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+19%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(3,536)
Black1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(407)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other6.7%(289)
Diversity Score39.3%(1,696)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,150)
Black3.8%(183)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(800)
Asian8.2%(391)
Other5.7%(273)
Diversity Score66.2%(3,176)
Diversity Score
66
+68%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
+4%since 2020
from 18.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
52.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
12.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% 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 4,797 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 $79,405 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 $141,100, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.0% 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 18.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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