CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 14
Illinois · Sangamon County · 1,127 residents · 0.284 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest short commute in IL#917 US12.5 min#39lowest low rent in IL#817 US$525#129lowest low income in IL$30,871#139highest high poverty in IL37.7%TRACT SHAPE · Sangamon County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 14 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Sangamon County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,127
+7%since 2020
from 1,058 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,968 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 3,725 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,871
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,143 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,856
+22%since 2020
from $30,094 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
−12%since 2020
from 0.651 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Information3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$525
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $455 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
97.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(615)
Black32.1%(340)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(41)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other4.7%(50)
Diversity Score69.4%(734)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(639)
Black21.7%(245)
Hispanic / Latino5%(56)
Asian5%(56)
Other11.6%(131)
Diversity Score76.6%(863)
Diversity Score
77
+10%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.5 min
−22%since 2020
from 16.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
67.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
Female
33.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 1,127 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 $30,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $525 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 37.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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