CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 59
Ohio · Franklin County · 2,363 residents · 0.301 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Franklin County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 59 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,148. Population has declined 14% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $149,600. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Franklin County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,363
−14%since 2020
from 2,740 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,850 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 9,103 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
+5%since 2020
from 31.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,148
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,538 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,996
+66%since 2020
from $15,018 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−9%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Finance & insurance15.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Retail trade6%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.4%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$149,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $874 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
63.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(665)
Black54.3%(1,489)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(80)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other18.2%(499)
Diversity Score76.5%(2,095)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(728)
Black49.4%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.3%(385)
Diversity Score79.2%(1,871)
Diversity Score
79
+4%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
−12%since 2020
from 24.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.9 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
22.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
45.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,363 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 $53,148 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 $149,600, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 26.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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