CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117
Indiana · Lake County · 522 residents · 0.332 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 117 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,599. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 117 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $83,700. With a median age of 63.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 68% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
522
−18%since 2020
from 639 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,572 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 1,925 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
63.9
+5%since 2020
from 60.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024522
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,599
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,550 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,445
+69%since 2020
from $15,623 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+28%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31.9%
Retail trade15.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$83,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $670 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
64.9% rent
Vacancy rate
40.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+44%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(52)
Black85.1%(544)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(16)
Diversity Score33.3%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(34)
Black92.1%(481)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score18.3%(96)
Diversity Score
18
−45%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Drive alone to work
44.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.9%
+31.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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
42.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
15.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
+30.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
Female
56.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.7%
+29.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 522 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 $22,599 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.0% 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 29.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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