CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206
Indiana · Lake County · 2,092 residents · 0.546 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 206 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,880. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 58.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 81% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,092
+10%since 2020
from 1,898 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,832 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 3,476 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−27%since 2020
from 49.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$13,880
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,813 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,194
−29%since 2020
from $18,464 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
−22%since 2020
from 0.701 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
Finance & insurance11.7%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
Retail trade9.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$200,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$402
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $304 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
92.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.8%
+26.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(453)
Black66.6%(1,265)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(20)
Diversity Score61.5%(1,166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(355)
Black64.4%(1,348)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(360)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.3%(27)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,376)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
+11%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 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
49.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Female
59.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 2,092 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 $13,880 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 $200,000, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 2.3% 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 58.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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