CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 202
Indiana · Lake County · 2,659 residents · 1.503 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 202 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,761. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $159,700. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,659
−12%since 2020
from 3,028 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,769 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 2,015 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+20%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,761
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,023 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,030
+70%since 2020
from $24,105 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−2%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
Information17.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Other services4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$159,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $785 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,786)
Black1.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(1,164)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score63%(1,907)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60%(1,595)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(993)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(39)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,663)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−22%since 2020
from 27.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
44.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% 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 2,659 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 $65,761 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 $159,700, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.6% 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 16.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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