CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55
Ohio · Hamilton County · 4,732 residents · 1.264 sq mi
Notable rankings
#236lowest short commute in OH17.1 min#311highest rent in OH$1,509#371lowest low broadband in OH81.1%TRACT SHAPE · Hamilton County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 55 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,821. Population has grown 25% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $266,900. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,732
+25%since 2020
from 3,789 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,744 / sq mi
+25%since 2020
from 2,998 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−9%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,821
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,274 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,330
+36%since 2020
from $34,165 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+7%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
Information6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Other services3.4%
Public administration3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Education & health services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$266,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $175,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,509
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $861 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
69.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+23%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(1,669)
Black47.7%(1,806)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(72)
Asian1.9%(72)
Other4.5%(170)
Diversity Score72%(2,728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(2,617)
Black34.8%(1,649)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(168)
Asian1.8%(83)
Other4.5%(215)
Diversity Score71.1%(3,366)
Diversity Score
71
−1%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.1 min
−20%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
9.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
53.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 4,732 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 $54,821 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 $266,900, and the typical rent is about $1,509 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.0% 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 24.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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