CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3.01
Kansas · Douglas County · 4,981 residents · 0.32 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest density in KS15,566/sq mi#2highest high poverty in KS#381 US59.1%#4lowest low income in KS#1051 US$24,855#9lowest young in KS#799 US21.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Douglas County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 3.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,855. Population has grown 17% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Douglas County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,981
+17%since 2020
from 4,240 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,566 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 13,250 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.6
+2%since 2020
from 21.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$24,855
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,170 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,370
+10%since 2020
from $13,053 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
−3%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Retail trade5%
Other services3.4%
Public administration2.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$293,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$951
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $877 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
94.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−63.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,622)
Black1.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(143)
Asian2.5%(106)
Other7.2%(306)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,394)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(4,129)
Black3.6%(179)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(305)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other6.5%(324)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,890)
Diversity Score
38
+15%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.1 min
+30%since 2020
from 13.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Female
58.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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 4,981 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 $24,855 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 $951 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.9% 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 59.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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