CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9609
Wisconsin · Portage County · 3,199 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 9609 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $169,600. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
3,199
−1%since 2020
from 3,228 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,329 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 4,368 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−2%since 2020
from 31.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,509
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,036 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,604
+26%since 2020
from $28,153 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+1%since 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.3%
Retail trade15.9%
Other services7%
Public administration7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$169,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $739 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,834)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(335)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.5%(49)
Diversity Score27.3%(880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,610)
Black1.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(204)
Asian3.6%(115)
Other6.8%(216)
Diversity Score40.5%(1,296)
Diversity Score
41
+49%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.1 min
−14%since 2020
from 18.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
7.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% 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 3,199 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 $60,509 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 $169,600, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.2% 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 15.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Portage CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024