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North Central

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 23,476 residents · 0.813 sq mi
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The short version

North Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,127. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $227,582. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up North 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 25.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,476
Population density
28,876 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,127
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,512
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,582
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,140
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.3%
77.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(5,229)
Black52.5%(12,334)
Hispanic / Latino11%(2,571)
Asian8.6%(2,019)
Other5.6%(1,323)
Diversity Score81.5%(19,127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(5,229)
Black52.5%(12,334)
Hispanic / Latino11%(2,571)
Asian8.6%(2,019)
Other5.6%(1,323)
Diversity Score81.5%(19,127)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
11.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 23,476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $46,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,582, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.

How educated are people in North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Central, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 38.8% of people in North 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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