CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1027
Indiana · Wabash County · 4,141 residents · 1.79 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50lowest short commute in IN14.9 min#227lowest low rent in IN$789#250lowest low rent burden in IN21.2%#344lowest low home value in IN$129,300TRACT SHAPE · Wabash County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 1027 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $129,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
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
4,141
+12%since 2020
from 3,709 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,313 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 2,072 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−5%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,159
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,639 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,744
+36%since 2020
from $26,943 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+15%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.1%
Information9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Other services4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Wholesale trade3%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing1%
Education & health services0.5%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$129,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $106,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $660 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−17%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,421)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(114)
Asian1.9%(69)
Other2.7%(101)
Diversity Score18.4%(683)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(3,588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(367)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(186)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,239)
Diversity Score
30
+63%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.9 min
−6%since 2020
from 15.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 4,141 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 $69,159 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 $129,300, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% 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 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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