CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 509.02
Indiana · Porter County · 1,647 residents · 0.343 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest short commute in IN#354 US10.7 min#12lowest young in IN#407 US20.3 yrs#17highest high poverty in IN#522 US56.1%#148highest density in IN4,802/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Porter County, IN
The short version
Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 469 residents. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,647
−22%since 2020
from 2,116 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,802 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 6,169 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$7,455
+61%since 2020
from $4,633 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.590
−15%since 2020
from 0.698 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Retail trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Other services0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,188
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $977 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
79.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,544)
Black5.1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino13%(275)
Asian5.6%(118)
Other3.4%(72)
Diversity Score55.5%(1,174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,179)
Black7.5%(123)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(193)
Asian4.3%(70)
Other5%(82)
Diversity Score58%(955)
Diversity Score
58
+5%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.7 min
+1%since 2020
from 10.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
61.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+50.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 1,647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.3% 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 56.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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