CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 53.01
Oregon · Polk County · 8,540 residents · 13.231 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 53.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $583,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% more than the Polk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,540
+5%since 2020
from 8,133 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
645 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 615 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+7%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$133,281
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,970 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,071
+42%since 2020
from $42,339 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+8%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Other services9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
Public administration7.8%
Retail trade5.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Education & health services0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$583,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $352,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,112
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,514 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+20%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(6,587)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,157)
Asian0.8%(63)
Other4%(323)
Diversity Score40.3%(3,275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(7,008)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(509)
Asian3.1%(261)
Other8.9%(762)
Diversity Score39.3%(3,354)
Diversity Score
39
−2%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−14%since 2020
from 27.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% 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 8,540 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 $133,281 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 $583,100, and the typical rent is about $2,112 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.9% 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 7.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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