CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 54.01
Indiana · Tippecanoe County · 3,403 residents · 0.301 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest density in IN11,306/sq mi#5lowest short commute in IN#809 US12.3 min#12highest rent burden in IN#1085 US85.1%#14lowest low income in IN#583 US$21,262TRACT SHAPE · Tippecanoe County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 54.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,262. Population has declined 14% since 2020. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Tippecanoe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,403
−14%since 2020
from 3,978 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,306 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 13,216 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.9
−1%since 2020
from 21.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,262
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,969 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,685
−14%since 2020
from $12,354 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+3%since 2020
from 0.470 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
Information15.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Other services0.8%
Public administration0.8%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,156
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,097 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
85.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(2,949)
Black3.3%(131)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(84)
Asian19%(755)
Other1.5%(59)
Diversity Score51.6%(2,052)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(2,492)
Black1.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(97)
Asian20.7%(705)
Other1.6%(54)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,784)
Diversity Score
52
+2%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 13.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
70.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
Female
29.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
Foreign born
16.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 3,403 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 $21,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.4% 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 57.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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