CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 121
Indiana · Lake County · 312 residents · 0.477 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 121 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,407. Population has fallen 41% since 2020, a loss of 213 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $63,700. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% 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
312
−41%since 2020
from 525 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
654 / sq mi
−41%since 2020
from 1,101 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−18%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024312
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,407
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,164 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,983
+11%since 2020
from $15,283 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.6%
+24.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
−19%since 2020
from 0.282 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services55.2%
Public administration55.2%
Information22.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$63,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $676 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.6%
−22.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
79.4% rent
Vacancy rate
69.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(27)
Black87.4%(459)
Hispanic / Latino4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(18)
Diversity Score28.8%(151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(17)
Black94.6%(295)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(40)
Diversity Score
13
−55%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.7 min
−71%since 2020
from 50.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+48.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% 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
10.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
42.7%
+33.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
76.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Female
23.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Foreign born
9.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 312 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 $30,407 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 $63,700, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 0.0% 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 51.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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