Carroll Park is a neighborhood of 12,534 people in Philadelphia. The median age is 27.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 45% of the housing stock. 29.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 29,423 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Carroll Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,534
Population density
29,423 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.43 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,490
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,378
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$135,233
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,216
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.8%
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.49 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(238)
Black95.5%(11,967)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(301)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(238)
Black95.5%(11,967)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(301)
Diversity Score
11
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 12,534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $36,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $135,233, and the typical rent is about $1,216 a month.
How educated are people in Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 29.6% of people in Carroll Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.