CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Wisconsin · Rock County · 4,282 residents · 0.875 sq mi
Notable rankings
#231highest rent burden in WI54.0%#299highest density in WI4,894/sq mi#329highest broadband in WI94.7%#482lowest low home value in WI$201,700TRACT SHAPE · Rock County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 8 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $201,700.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
4,282
+9%since 2020
from 3,911 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,894 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 4,470 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,472
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,562
+23%since 2020
from $30,568 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.383 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Retail trade12.7%
Wholesale trade11.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Other services3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Public administration2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$201,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $140,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $950 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,399)
Black7.6%(299)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(146)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1.5%(60)
Diversity Score29.7%(1,160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(3,423)
Black2.8%(119)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(525)
Asian1.8%(75)
Other3.3%(140)
Diversity Score43%(1,840)
Diversity Score
43
+45%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 22.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Female
46.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 4,282 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 $83,472 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 $201,700, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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