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Carroll Park

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 12,534 residents · 0.426 sq mi
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The short version

Carroll Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,233. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Philadelphia median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(238)
Black95.5%(11,967)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(301)
Diversity Score10.9%(1,371)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(238)
Black95.5%(11,967)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(301)
Diversity Score10.9%(1,371)
Diversity Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
2.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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