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Ogontz

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 12,902 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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The short version

Ogontz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $134,515. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Ogontz; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,902
Population density
19,819 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,322
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,293
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,515
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,071
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(39)
Black95.3%(12,297)
Hispanic / Latino2%(256)
Asian1.1%(140)
Other1.3%(170)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,466)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(39)
Black95.3%(12,297)
Hispanic / Latino2%(256)
Asian1.1%(140)
Other1.3%(170)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,466)
Diversity Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
Female
60.9%
Foreign born
3.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogontz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Ogontz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 12,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ogontz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $33,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ogontz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ogontz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $134,515, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Ogontz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ogontz, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 34.1% of people in Ogontz, 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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