CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 232
Illinois · Rock Island County · 5,341 residents · 1.242 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Rock Island County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 232 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $149,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
5,341
+5%since 2020
from 5,070 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,300 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 4,082 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−13%since 2020
from 48.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,872
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,746
+31%since 2020
from $32,533 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+6%since 2020
from 0.396 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Retail trade12.4%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Other services3.8%
Public administration2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$149,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $111,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $746 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(3,694)
Black10.4%(529)
Hispanic / Latino13%(657)
Asian1.9%(94)
Other1.9%(96)
Diversity Score55.1%(2,793)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(4,030)
Black13.5%(723)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(280)
Asian2%(107)
Other3.8%(201)
Diversity Score51%(2,722)
Diversity Score
51
−7%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
+26%since 2020
from 15.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 5,341 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 $72,872 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 $149,600, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.5% 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 8.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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