CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501.06
Indiana · Porter County · 3,727 residents · 18.971 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 501.06 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $394,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Porter County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
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
3,727
+1%since 2020
from 3,683 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
196 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 194 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
−2%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,920
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,793 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,630
+51%since 2020
from $40,854 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+10%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24%
Wholesale trade9.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Information7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Other services5.1%
Public administration2.8%
Education & health services2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$394,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $289,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,669)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,432)
Black1.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(79)
Diversity Score18.7%(696)
Diversity Score
19
+1871%since 2020
from 1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
+2%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 3,727 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 $123,920 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 $394,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.2% 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 2.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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