CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Indiana · St. Joseph County · 2,274 residents · 0.446 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21lowest low income in IN#869 US$23,750#26lowest low home value in IN#807 US$57,200#65highest high poverty in IN39.2%#81lowest short commute in IN15.9 minTRACT SHAPE · St. Joseph County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 4 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $57,200. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the St. Joseph County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
2,274
+4%since 2020
from 2,192 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,099 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 4,915 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
−8%since 2020
from 31.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,286
+53%since 2020
from $12,624 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
+17%since 2020
from 0.490 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Information9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$57,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $854 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−12%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(783)
Black54%(1,183)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(150)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(76)
Diversity Score71.9%(1,576)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22%(501)
Black57.7%(1,311)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(235)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(227)
Diversity Score74.8%(1,701)
Diversity Score
75
+4%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.9 min
−37%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
Female
63.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 2,274 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 $23,750 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 $57,200, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.5% 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 39.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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