CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9581
Illinois · White County · 3,050 residents · 4.461 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · White County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 9581 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,083. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $138,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,050
−12%since 2020
from 3,447 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
684 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 773 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
−2%since 2020
from 47.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,083
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,730 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,158
+14%since 2020
from $30,938 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+11%since 2020
from 0.418 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
Information13.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Manufacturing4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Other services4.5%
Public administration4.5%
Construction3%
Education & health services2.5%
Wholesale trade1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$138,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $634 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+34.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,306)
Black1.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other1.5%(53)
Diversity Score10%(343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,997)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score4.3%(131)
Diversity Score
4
−57%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
+5%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 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 3,050 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 $58,083 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 $138,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.4% 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 20.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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