CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2502.04
Maryland · Baltimore · 4,306 residents · 0.333 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 2502.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Baltimore median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,306
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,295 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,931 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12,898 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.6
+23%since 2020
from 20.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,016
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $14,349 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,966
+11%since 2020
from $9,899 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−11%since 2020
from 0.528 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.9%
Information11.4%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Other services6.4%
Retail trade3.5%
Education & health services3.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$561
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $367 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
98.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
+35.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(100)
Black92.4%(3,970)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(61)
Diversity Score17.9%(770)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(32)
Black91.2%(3,929)
Hispanic / Latino8%(345)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(866)
Diversity Score
20
+12%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.9 min
+5%since 2020
from 36.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
64.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
Female
58.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 4,306 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 $21,016 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 $561 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 2.9% 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 49.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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