CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 29
Illinois · Sangamon County · 5,268 residents · 2.367 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 29 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $194,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
5,268
−1%since 2020
from 5,306 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,226 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 2,242 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−7%since 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,661
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,373 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,536
+27%since 2020
from $35,771 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−7%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.8%
Public administration7.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Retail trade5.2%
Information3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$194,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $151,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $945 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−9%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(4,100)
Black16.4%(870)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian3.7%(195)
Other2.6%(137)
Diversity Score46.8%(2,481)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,169)
Black9.8%(518)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(62)
Asian5.4%(287)
Other4.4%(232)
Diversity Score44.9%(2,364)
Diversity Score
45
−4%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.9 min
+5%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.8 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 5,268 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 $92,661 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 $194,000, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.0% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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