CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 34
Illinois · Sangamon County · 5,729 residents · 37.621 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Sangamon County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 34 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,179. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $152,700.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
5,729
−7%since 2020
from 6,176 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 164 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,179
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,659 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,570
+22%since 2020
from $32,511 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+10%since 2020
from 0.357 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
Other services9%
Public administration9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Retail trade4.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$152,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $122,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $846 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+13%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(6,035)
Black0.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(31)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0.8%(51)
Diversity Score5.6%(347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,310)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(235)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other2.3%(132)
Diversity Score17.3%(993)
Diversity Score
17
+208%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.4 min
−12%since 2020
from 30.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
8.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
54.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 5,729 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 $82,179 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 $152,700, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.1% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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