CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 502
Indiana · Whitley County · 5,470 residents · 62.531 sq mi
Notable rankings
#263highest home value in IN$293,000#303highest population in IN5,470#316lowest low density in IN87.48/sq mi#336highest household income in IN$90,917TRACT SHAPE · Whitley County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 502 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $293,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,470
+8%since 2020
from 5,082 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
87 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 81 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−7%since 2020
from 44.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,917
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,618 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,749
+22%since 2020
from $33,499 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+16%since 2020
from 0.325 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
Information13.3%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services5.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
Construction0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$293,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $833 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+51.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,850)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian1.3%(65)
Other2.7%(137)
Diversity Score11%(561)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(5,164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(254)
Diversity Score13.3%(728)
Diversity Score
13
+21%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.8 min
−9%since 2020
from 27.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 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 5,470 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 $90,917 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 $293,000, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.2% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Census Tract 503Census Tract 501Census Tract 504.02Census Tract 505Census Tract 507Census Tract 504.01Census Tract 506DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024