CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 426.02
Indiana · LaPorte County · 3,429 residents · 2.445 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low home value in IN#8 US$9,999#3highest high poverty in IN#72 US77.0%#4lowest low education in IN#155 US1.7%#10lowest low broadband in IN#339 US57.5%TRACT SHAPE · LaPorte County, IN
The short version
Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 834 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 77.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,429
−20%since 2020
from 4,263 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,402 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 1,744 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2020
from 36.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$2,447
−31%since 2020
from $3,525 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
77.0%
+43.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
+21%since 2020
from 0.211 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Owner-occupied
55.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(2,516)
Black30.3%(1,293)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(359)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other1.8%(77)
Diversity Score69%(2,943)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,892)
Black38.8%(1,330)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(188)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(19)
Diversity Score67.8%(2,323)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
Female
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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 3,429 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 1.7% 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 77.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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