CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Indiana · Vanderburgh County · 1,494 residents · 0.29 sq mi
Notable rankings
#53lowest low broadband in IN72.9%#117highest density in IN5,152/sq mi#129highest rent burden in IN65.3%#133lowest low income in IN$39,306TRACT SHAPE · Vanderburgh County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $144,800. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Vanderburgh County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,494
−3%since 2020
from 1,533 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,152 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 5,286 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
−6%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,306
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,000
+55%since 2020
from $20,046 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+4%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
Retail trade11.8%
Information10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Other services3.3%
Public administration3.3%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$144,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $644 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
58.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
+29.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(769)
Black44.9%(688)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(66)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score68.1%(1,045)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(739)
Black39.6%(592)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(115)
Diversity Score73.9%(1,104)
Diversity Score
74
+8%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.8 min
−4%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 1,494 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 $39,306 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 $144,800, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.4% 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 28.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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