CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1601
Maryland · Baltimore · 2,169 residents · 0.148 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest low income in MD#364 US$18,750#13lowest low rent in MD$618#46highest high poverty in MD34.3%#49lowest low home value in MD$126,300TRACT SHAPE · Baltimore, MD
The short version
Census Tract 1601 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $126,300. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Baltimore median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,169
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,161 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,655 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 14,601 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
−13%since 2020
from 47.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,750
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,969 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,475
+7%since 2020
from $21,900 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+1%since 2020
from 0.521 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$126,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
14.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
85.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+128%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(83)
Black90.7%(1,959)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(91)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(472)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(68)
Black75.4%(1,636)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(240)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(225)
Diversity Score50.9%(1,104)
Diversity Score
51
+133%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.7 min
+8%since 2020
from 33.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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
57.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
57.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 2,169 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 $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $126,300.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.3% 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 34.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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