CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106
Indiana · Lake County · 903 residents · 0.285 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 106 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,539. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
903
−5%since 2020
from 951 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,168 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 3,337 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+45%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024903
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,539
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,857 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,287
+3%since 2020
from $20,635 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−8%since 2020
from 0.497 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
Information4.3%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,052
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $581 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+29.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6%(57)
Black81.8%(778)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(116)
Diversity Score39%(371)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(62)
Black81.1%(732)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(109)
Diversity Score40.4%(365)
Diversity Score
40
+4%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
−46%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
13.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
30.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
69.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 903 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 $29,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.8% 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 42.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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