CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3523
Indiana · Marion County · 1,818 residents · 0.925 sq mi
Notable rankings
#134highest rent burden in IN64.8%#138lowest low income in IN$39,583#147lowest low education in IN9.7%#236highest high poverty in IN25.2%TRACT SHAPE · Marion County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 3523 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $129,400. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Marion County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,818
+62%since 2020
from 1,120 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,965 / sq mi
+62%since 2020
from 1,211 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−25%since 2020
from 51.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,583
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,320 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,870
+39%since 2020
from $15,732 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+32%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing15.5%
Information15%
Other services12.7%
Public administration12.7%
Retail trade10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$129,400
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,140
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $913 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+73%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(124)
Black82.1%(919)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(42)
Diversity Score39%(437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(72)
Black79.6%(1,448)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(135)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(163)
Diversity Score43.8%(797)
Diversity Score
44
+12%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
−16%since 2020
from 28.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
1.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
54.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+37.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 1,818 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 $39,583 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 $129,400, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.7% 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 25.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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