CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Illinois · Whiteside County · 3,051 residents · 80.631 sq mi
Notable rankings
#267lowest low density in IL37.84/sq mi#333lowest short commute in IL18.5 min#422lowest low poverty in IL3.5%TRACT SHAPE · Whiteside County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 4 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $177,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Whiteside County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,051
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,057 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−14%since 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,507 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,164
+14%since 2020
from $35,961 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+6%since 2020
from 0.357 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.2%
Information11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
Education & health services5.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
Construction3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Other services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Public administration0.3%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $753 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(82)
Diversity Score10.1%(310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,901)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(56)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.6%(78)
Diversity Score11.9%(362)
Diversity Score
12
+17%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
−4%since 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,051 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 $93,750 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 $177,200, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.9% 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 3.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Whiteside CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024