CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Illinois · Winnebago County · 4,697 residents · 1.097 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 6 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $141,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
4,697
+11%since 2020
from 4,223 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,282 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 3,850 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−2%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,734 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,834
−7%since 2020
from $35,364 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−11%since 2020
from 0.413 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.7%
Information18.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Other services4.2%
Wholesale trade3%
Public administration2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$141,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $103,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,275
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $862 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,942)
Black11.7%(494)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(457)
Asian4.1%(174)
Other3.7%(156)
Diversity Score60.8%(2,567)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(2,638)
Black5.4%(252)
Hispanic / Latino25%(1,172)
Asian5%(233)
Other8.6%(402)
Diversity Score76.2%(3,579)
Diversity Score
76
+25%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.8 min
+1%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
52.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 4,697 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 $71,250 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 $141,400, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.5% 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 14.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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