CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
Illinois · Winnebago County · 5,906 residents · 65.621 sq mi
Notable rankings
#384highest population in IL5,906#385lowest low density in IL90.00/sq mi#461highest old in IL46.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Winnebago County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 42 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,791. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $212,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Winnebago County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
5,906
−8%since 2020
from 6,451 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
90 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 98 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+3%since 2020
from 45.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,791
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,029 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,653
+34%since 2020
from $36,241 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+12%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
Information9.7%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Other services4.8%
Public administration3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $888 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,179)
Black1.8%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(658)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(5,058)
Black0.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino6%(356)
Asian1.2%(69)
Other6.5%(381)
Diversity Score32.3%(1,909)
Diversity Score
32
+217%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
+2%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 5,906 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 $97,791 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 $212,600, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.5% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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