CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9685
Indiana · Ripley County · 5,047 residents · 24.216 sq mi
Notable rankings
#73highest rent burden in IN69.9%#147lowest low rent in IN$735#318lowest short commute in IN19.1 min#410highest broadband in IN94.1%TRACT SHAPE · Ripley County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 9685 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $204,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
5,047
+8%since 2020
from 4,687 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 194 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+11%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,104
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,195
+19%since 2020
from $27,853 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−6%since 2020
from 0.500 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.4%
Information7.3%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Other services5.7%
Public administration5.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$204,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $443 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+8%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,278)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(258)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other1.5%(72)
Diversity Score20.4%(958)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(4,635)
Black1.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(241)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(115)
Diversity Score19.2%(970)
Diversity Score
19
−6%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
−15%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−5.0 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 5,047 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 $60,104 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 $204,200, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.3% 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 16.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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