CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 26
Indiana · Vanderburgh County · 3,181 residents · 0.896 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest short commute in IN#1301 US13.2 min#29lowest low education in IN#1278 US5.2%#39lowest low home value in IN#1200 US$64,400#56lowest low income in IN$30,921TRACT SHAPE · Vanderburgh County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 26 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,921. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $64,400. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Vanderburgh County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% 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
3,181
−13%since 2020
from 3,670 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,550 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 4,096 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−8%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,921
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,094 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,042
−6%since 2020
from $15,981 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32%
Wholesale trade9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Retail trade4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$64,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $681 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(2,822)
Black17.9%(658)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(163)
Diversity Score46.8%(1,718)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(2,352)
Black7.6%(243)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.2%(482)
Diversity Score52.9%(1,684)
Diversity Score
53
+13%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.2 min
−26%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
53.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 3,181 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 $30,921 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.2% 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 38.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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