CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1209
Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · 1,473 residents · 0.445 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22lowest low broadband in PA#984 US65.8%#55lowest low income in PA#1199 US$25,727#67lowest low home value in PA#1254 US$65,300#97highest commute in PA39.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Allegheny County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 1209 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,727. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $65,300. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Allegheny County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,473
−6%since 2020
from 1,564 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,310 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 3,515 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+4%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,727
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,284 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,991
+44%since 2020
from $16,629 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
+5%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.4%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Information5.5%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Retail trade3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$65,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,323
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $733 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
66.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(160)
Black78.1%(1,221)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(44)
Asian2.7%(42)
Other6.2%(97)
Diversity Score46.8%(733)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(297)
Black73%(1,075)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(66)
Diversity Score53%(781)
Diversity Score
53
+13%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.5 min
+9%since 2020
from 36.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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
32.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 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 1,473 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 $25,727 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $1,323 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.0% 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 32.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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