CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501.04
Indiana · Porter County · 6,009 residents · 13.181 sq mi
Notable rankings
#77highest per-capita income in IN$63,046#80highest rent in IN$1,699#147highest commute in IN31.6 min#178highest home value in IN$333,000TRACT SHAPE · Porter County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 501.04 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,569. Population has grown 22% since 2020. Median home value is $333,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
6,009
+22%since 2020
from 4,939 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
456 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 375 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+2%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,569
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,159 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,046
+52%since 2020
from $41,359 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+22%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.4%
Wholesale trade10%
Information6.8%
Other services4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Public administration1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$333,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $237,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,699
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,030 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+11%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(4,269)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(487)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other2.6%(127)
Diversity Score30.3%(1,497)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(5,003)
Black2.5%(152)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(612)
Asian2.4%(142)
Other1.7%(100)
Diversity Score36.9%(2,215)
Diversity Score
37
+22%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.6 min
−1%since 2020
from 32.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
8.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 6,009 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 $103,569 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 $333,000, and the typical rent is about $1,699 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.7% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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