CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 308
Indiana · Lake County · 3,518 residents · 0.364 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10highest density in IN9,665/sq mi#102lowest low broadband in IN77.4%#104highest foreign-born in IN18.4%#137lowest low home value in IN$93,100TRACT SHAPE · Lake County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 308 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,694. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 917 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $93,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Lake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
3,518
−21%since 2020
from 4,435 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,665 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 12,184 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,694
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,071 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,768
+32%since 2020
from $19,497 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+3%since 2020
from 0.462 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
Finance & insurance11.4%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
Retail trade8.8%
Other services6.4%
Public administration3.9%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$93,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $823 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(175)
Black30.7%(1,360)
Hispanic / Latino64.6%(2,865)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.4%(17)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,700)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(167)
Black35.8%(1,261)
Hispanic / Latino58.7%(2,064)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.7%(25)
Diversity Score65.6%(2,309)
Diversity Score
66
+8%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
−11%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
18.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% 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 3,518 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 $47,694 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 $93,100, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.2% 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 21.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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