CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1002
Maryland · Baltimore · 2,796 residents · 0.118 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1002 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,360. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 47.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Baltimore median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,796
−10%since 2020
from 3,118 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23,695 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 26,424 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+3%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$24,360
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,172 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,286
+71%since 2020
from $10,702 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+15%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Information4.6%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Retail trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$473
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $413 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
84.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
70.9%
+70.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(102)
Black94.8%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score12.4%(387)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(48)
Black92.6%(2,588)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian2%(55)
Other3.1%(87)
Diversity Score17.7%(495)
Diversity Score
18
+42%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 45.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
35.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
75.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Female
43.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $24,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $473 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 47.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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