CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501.05
Indiana · Porter County · 5,039 residents · 11.582 sq mi
Notable rankings
#91highest commute in IN33.2 min#127highest home value in IN$356,200#238highest broadband in IN95.8%#311highest per-capita income in IN$46,348TRACT SHAPE · Porter County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 501.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $356,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
5,039
+7%since 2020
from 4,720 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
435 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 408 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+14%since 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,209
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,023 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,348
+35%since 2020
from $34,329 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+10%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
Information12%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Other services5%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Education & health services1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$356,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $244,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $977 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+17%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,342)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(193)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(176)
Diversity Score18.8%(889)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,146)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(750)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other2.3%(117)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,892)
Diversity Score
38
+99%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
−8%since 2020
from 35.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 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
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 5,039 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 $88,209 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 $356,200, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.7% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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