CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
Ohio · Franklin County · 972 residents · 0.459 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low home value in OH#15 US$9,999#242highest rent in OH$1,598#257lowest young in OH30.6 yrs#356highest education in OH56.0%TRACT SHAPE · Franklin County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 42 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,882. The census tract has more than doubled in size since 2020, adding 538 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
972
+124%since 2020
from 434 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,118 / sq mi
+124%since 2020
from 946 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
−25%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024972
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,882
+217%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,865 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,715
+176%since 2020
from $20,568 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
−1%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Finance & insurance12%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
Other services9.8%
Retail trade7.8%
Public administration3.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$9,999
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,598
+184%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $465 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
96.6% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(254)
Black31.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(10)
Diversity Score68.9%(299)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(534)
Black24.1%(234)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(60)
Asian7.3%(71)
Other7.5%(73)
Diversity Score78.2%(760)
Diversity Score
78
+13%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+33.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.8 min
−17%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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
8.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.9%
+47.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
42.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+33.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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 972 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 $60,882 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 $9,999, and the typical rent is about $1,598 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.0% 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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