CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 408
Indiana · LaPorte County · 3,120 residents · 0.479 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51highest density in IN6,514/sq mi#119lowest young in IN29.0 yrs#230lowest short commute in IN18.2 min#275lowest low education in IN12.5%TRACT SHAPE · LaPorte County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 408 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,835. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $143,600. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the LaPorte County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,120
+12%since 2020
from 2,779 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,514 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 5,802 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
−13%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,835
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,956
+12%since 2020
from $21,402 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+22%since 2020
from 0.341 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
Retail trade15.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Other services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Wholesale trade1%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$143,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $856 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+90%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,958)
Black16.3%(453)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(342)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(26)
Diversity Score57.7%(1,604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(2,228)
Black16.8%(523)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(304)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other1.7%(52)
Diversity Score56.5%(1,763)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
−21%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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
7.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Female
47.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 3,120 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 $47,835 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 $143,600, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.5% 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 14.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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