CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
Indiana · Vanderburgh County · 2,163 residents · 0.624 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest short commute in IN#1590 US13.6 min#82lowest low broadband in IN76.3%#214lowest low income in IN$44,193#254highest high poverty in IN24.4%TRACT SHAPE · Vanderburgh County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 17 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,193. Population has grown 24% since 2020. Median home value is $268,000. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Vanderburgh County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,163
+24%since 2020
from 1,748 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,466 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 2,801 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−22%since 2020
from 51.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,193
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,199
+31%since 2020
from $26,067 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
−13%since 2020
from 0.556 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Information2.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Other services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$268,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $276,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $593 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
81.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−23%since 2020
from 7.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,403)
Black13.5%(236)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(28)
Diversity Score41.9%(732)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(1,576)
Black12.3%(267)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(169)
Asian3.2%(69)
Other3.8%(82)
Diversity Score55.7%(1,204)
Diversity Score
56
+33%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.6 min
+10%since 2020
from 12.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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
19.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Female
54.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+6.2 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 2,163 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 $44,193 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 $268,000, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.4% 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 24.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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