CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
Indiana · Vigo County · 3,992 residents · 1.618 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46lowest short commute in IN14.8 min#150highest rent burden in IN63.8%#215lowest low income in IN$44,461#268lowest low home value in IN$117,900TRACT SHAPE · Vigo County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 17 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,461. Population has declined 14% since 2020. Median home value is $117,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
3,992
−14%since 2020
from 4,636 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,467 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 2,865 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+28%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,461
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,869 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,096
+25%since 2020
from $20,813 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+17%since 2020
from 0.367 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Wholesale trade11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Other services3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Public administration1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$117,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $683 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(3,797)
Black9.7%(449)
Hispanic / Latino3%(137)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other4.9%(225)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,834)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,400)
Black2.4%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.4%(495)
Diversity Score32.3%(1,291)
Diversity Score
32
−18%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.8 min
−14%since 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 3,992 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 $44,461 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 $117,900, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.8% 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 19.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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