CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 427
Indiana · LaPorte County · 4,856 residents · 86.188 sq mi
Notable rankings
#197lowest low density in IN56.34/sq mi#480highest high poverty in IN16.7%#490lowest low rent in IN$884#495highest population in IN4,856TRACT SHAPE · LaPorte County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 427 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $180,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,856
+2%since 2020
from 4,755 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 55 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−4%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,074
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,958 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,224
+10%since 2020
from $28,432 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−11%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.3%
Information9.3%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Education & health services3.7%
Other services3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Public administration2.9%
Construction2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$180,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $152,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $785 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,338)
Black1.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(198)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other2.4%(115)
Diversity Score20.6%(981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(4,018)
Black4.6%(221)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(274)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other6.5%(318)
Diversity Score38.2%(1,856)
Diversity Score
38
+85%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 4,856 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 $69,074 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 $180,300, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.2% 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 16.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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