CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 238
Ohio · Hamilton County · 5,106 residents · 1.144 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Hamilton County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 238 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $203,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
5,106
−2%since 2020
from 5,196 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,463 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 4,542 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−15%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,518
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,965
+30%since 2020
from $34,471 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−21%since 2020
from 0.545 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
Other services11.1%
Public administration9.8%
Retail trade9.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$203,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $135,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $699 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−12%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,986)
Black43.6%(2,265)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(291)
Asian1.2%(64)
Other11.4%(590)
Diversity Score81%(4,207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(2,479)
Black33.3%(1,700)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(293)
Asian4.1%(209)
Other8.3%(425)
Diversity Score80.2%(4,095)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
−8%since 2020
from 19.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
10.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 5,106 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 $71,518 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 $203,500, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.9% 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 16.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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