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Germantown West Central

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 8,001 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Germantown West Central has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $341,679. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Germantown West Central; 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 31.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,001
Population density
16,329 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,732
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,666
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,679
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,295
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.9%
70.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(2,575)
Black47.2%(3,776)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(765)
Asian0.7%(58)
Other10.3%(827)
Diversity Score81.7%(6,539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(2,575)
Black47.2%(3,776)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(765)
Asian0.7%(58)
Other10.3%(827)
Diversity Score81.7%(6,539)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
4.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 8,001 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $68,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $341,679, and the typical rent is about $1,295 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 52.5% of adults age 25 and over in Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germantown West Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% of people in Germantown West Central, 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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