CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2601.02
Maryland · Baltimore · 5,435 residents · 0.56 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 2601.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,996. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value is $185,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,435
+16%since 2020
from 4,702 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,705 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 8,396 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−15%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,996
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,313 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,359
+18%since 2020
from $27,533 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+5%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Other services3.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Retail trade1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$185,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $939 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(426)
Black84.1%(3,955)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(164)
Asian1.9%(88)
Other1.5%(69)
Diversity Score35.3%(1,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11%(596)
Black85.9%(4,670)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(59)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other1.5%(80)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,694)
Diversity Score
31
−12%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 30.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
55.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 5,435 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 $70,996 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 $185,200, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.2% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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