CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 406
Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · 2,337 residents · 0.097 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest high poverty in PA#67 US78.2%#36lowest young in PA#698 US21.3 yrs#55highest rent burden in PA#1362 US83.2%#87lowest low income in PA$30,392TRACT SHAPE · Allegheny County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 406 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,392. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,788 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Allegheny County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,337
+4%since 2020
from 2,248 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24,093 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 23,175 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.3
−1%since 2020
from 21.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,392
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,783
+4%since 2020
from $13,293 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
78.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−7%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Retail trade12.3%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Other services1.1%
Public administration1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,788
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,137 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
95.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,859)
Black3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(48)
Asian6.8%(153)
Other5.3%(120)
Diversity Score38.4%(863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,138)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian4.1%(96)
Other2.6%(60)
Diversity Score20.1%(469)
Diversity Score
20
−48%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
25.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
74.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 2,337 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 $30,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,788 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.5% 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 78.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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