CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 216
Illinois · Rock Island County · 2,420 residents · 0.471 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 216 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $154,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
2,420
−3%since 2020
from 2,492 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,138 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 5,291 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,355
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,281 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,779
+42%since 2020
from $23,004 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−1%since 2020
from 0.388 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.6%
Retail trade14.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Other services10.7%
Public administration5.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$154,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $126,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,008 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−16%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,672)
Black6.1%(153)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(525)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other5.4%(135)
Diversity Score62.3%(1,554)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,782)
Black12.2%(296)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(236)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(106)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,305)
Diversity Score
54
−14%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
−2%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
9.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% 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 2,420 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 $70,355 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 $154,800, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.7% 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 18.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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