CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Illinois · Whiteside County · 3,216 residents · 22.722 sq mi
Notable rankings
#253lowest low rent in IL$746#323lowest short commute in IL18.4 min#357lowest low rent burden in IL20.2%#446lowest low density in IL141.54/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Whiteside County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 3 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $122,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
3,216
+10%since 2020
from 2,932 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 129 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+2%since 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,875
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,486 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,076
+22%since 2020
from $29,668 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−17%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Information9.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Construction2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Other services2%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$122,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $765 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 3 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,856)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(53)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(186)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,003)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(123)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other1.9%(61)
Diversity Score15.8%(507)
Diversity Score
16
+148%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.4 min
+4%since 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 3
Census Tract 2.01
Pop 3,229
Census Tract 139.01
Pop 3,283
Census Tract 504.03
Pop 3,374
Census Tract 160
Pop 2,794
Places similar to Census Tract 3Head to head
Compare Census Tract 3 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 3 VS
Census Tract 2
Income$86,094+18%
Home value$194,300+59%
Population2,929−9%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 3 VS
Census Tract 4
Income$93,750+29%
Home value$177,200+45%
Population3,051−5%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 3 VS
Census Tract 6
Income$78,273+7%
Home value$159,800+31%
Population3,742+16%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 3 VS
Census Tract 5
Income$45,581−37%
Home value$121,700−1%
Population3,709+15%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,216 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 $72,875 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.5% 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 6.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Whiteside CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024