CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 122
Indiana · Lake County · 1,567 residents · 0.289 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest young in IN#48 US17.5 yrs#28highest high poverty in IN#991 US49.3%#74lowest low income in IN$32,981#87lowest low home value in IN$80,800TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 122 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,981. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 17.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 17.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,567
+52%since 2020
from 1,031 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,422 / sq mi
+52%since 2020
from 3,567 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
17.5
−39%since 2020
from 28.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,981
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,994
+30%since 2020
from $14,627 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.600
+15%since 2020
from 0.522 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
Information6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Other services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$80,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$983
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $585 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
79.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black97.5%(1,005)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(10)
Other1.6%(16)
Diversity Score6.2%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(11)
Black88.1%(1,380)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(95)
Asian2.4%(38)
Other2.7%(43)
Diversity Score27.4%(430)
Diversity Score
27
+343%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
−29%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.7%
+30.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
9.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
Female
60.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% 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 1,567 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 $32,981 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.5% 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 49.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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