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Kingesessing

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19,373 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Kingesessing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $167,671. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Kingesessing; 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 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,373
Population density
18,772 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,199
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,315
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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
$167,671
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,383
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.8%
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(1,458)
Black79.8%(15,459)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,126)
Asian2%(382)
Other4.9%(948)
Diversity Score43.9%(8,510)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(1,458)
Black79.8%(15,459)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,126)
Asian2%(382)
Other4.9%(948)
Diversity Score43.9%(8,510)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
9.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 19,373 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $45,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $167,671, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingesessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 20.2% of people in Kingesessing, 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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