CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9742
Indiana · Rush County · 3,476 residents · 105.942 sq mi
Notable rankings
#76lowest low density in IN32.81/sq mi#115highest commute in IN32.5 min#168lowest low broadband in IN79.9%#267lowest low rent in IN$808TRACT SHAPE · Rush County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 9742 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $228,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
3,476
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,460 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+2%since 2020
from 41.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,844
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,014 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,158
+26%since 2020
from $27,049 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+4%since 2020
from 0.374 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
Wholesale trade11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Other services6.5%
Information6.4%
Public administration6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
Construction4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$228,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $160,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $686 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(25)
Diversity Score7.1%(247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(47)
Diversity Score4%(141)
Diversity Score
4
−43%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.5 min
+5%since 2020
from 30.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
45.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.0 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 3,476 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 $74,844 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 $228,700, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.6% 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 8.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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