CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55
Indiana · Tippecanoe County · 5,462 residents · 0.494 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low income in IN#67 US$12,644#2highest education in IN#90 US93.1%#5highest high poverty in IN#105 US72.9%#6highest density in IN11,057/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Tippecanoe County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 55 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 72.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 79% less than the Tippecanoe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
93% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,462
+5%since 2020
from 5,213 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,057 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 10,553 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$12,644
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $9,992 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,466
+40%since 2020
from $8,183 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
72.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.633
+12%since 2020
from 0.566 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
Retail trade5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
Construction4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Other services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,223
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $913 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(3,090)
Black1.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(239)
Asian27.3%(1,421)
Other7.5%(390)
Diversity Score70.8%(3,691)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(3,574)
Black2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(390)
Asian21.2%(1,157)
Other4.3%(234)
Diversity Score65%(3,548)
Diversity Score
65
−8%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
93.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.2 min
−9%since 2020
from 14.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
45.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
Female
44.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
Foreign born
19.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 5,462 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 $12,644 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 $1,223 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 93.1% 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 72.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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