CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 51
Ohio · Franklin County · 2,369 residents · 1.543 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 51 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 52.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Franklin County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,369
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,363 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+62%since 2020
from 24.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,288
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $14,260 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,530
+76%since 2020
from $9,367 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
−12%since 2020
from 0.590 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.8%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
Information12.7%
Retail trade6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Other services1.2%
Public administration1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$19,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$649
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $511 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
78.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(961)
Black52.1%(1,230)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(54)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other4.5%(107)
Diversity Score70.1%(1,657)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(939)
Black47.9%(1,134)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(89)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other8.4%(200)
Diversity Score75.7%(1,792)
Diversity Score
76
+8%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
+4%since 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
58.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+32.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 2,369 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 $25,288 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 $19,700, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.4% 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 52.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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