CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 119
Indiana · Lake County · 1,183 residents · 0.499 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 119 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,608. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 346 residents. 15% 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 $52,100. The poverty rate of 60.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
1,183
−23%since 2020
from 1,529 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,371 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 3,064 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$17,608
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,521 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,162
+90%since 2020
from $9,570 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.648
+16%since 2020
from 0.560 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.4%
Finance & insurance15.6%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
Transportation & warehousing11.7%
Information9.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$52,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
61.2% rent
Vacancy rate
42.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(20)
Black96.8%(1,480)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score7.8%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(48)
Black85.3%(1,009)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(34)
Diversity Score33%(390)
Diversity Score
33
+321%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.3 min
+18%since 2020
from 25.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 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%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
62.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,183 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 $17,608 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 $52,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.4% 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 60.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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