CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 402
Maryland · Baltimore · 1,517 residents · 0.168 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 402 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,361. Population has grown 31% since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Baltimore median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,517
+31%since 2020
from 1,161 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,030 / sq mi
+31%since 2020
from 6,911 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,361
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,333 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,934
+67%since 2020
from $17,275 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−11%since 2020
from 0.495 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Other services11.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
Public administration6.4%
Retail trade2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,577
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
97.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(388)
Black44%(511)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(33)
Asian10.4%(121)
Other9.3%(108)
Diversity Score84.3%(979)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(302)
Black54.1%(820)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(220)
Asian6.2%(94)
Other5.3%(81)
Diversity Score80.1%(1,214)
Diversity Score
80
−5%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
−7%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Foreign born
17.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+6.5 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 1,517 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 $43,361 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 $1,577 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.9% 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 30.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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