CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4838
Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · 2,874 residents · 0.576 sq mi
Notable rankings
#152lowest low home value in PA$83,900#234lowest low income in PA$39,052#411lowest low broadband in PA81.2%TRACT SHAPE · Allegheny County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 4838 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,052. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $83,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Allegheny County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
2,874
−9%since 2020
from 3,168 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,990 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 5,500 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+60%since 2020
from 30.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,052
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,563 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,649
+13%since 2020
from $26,254 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−29%since 2020
from 0.615 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Finance & insurance10%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Retail trade4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Manufacturing2.6%
Other services2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Public administration1%
Construction0.5%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$83,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $769 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
65.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(913)
Black62.6%(1,982)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(84)
Asian5.1%(162)
Other0.9%(27)
Diversity Score65.3%(2,068)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(913)
Black54.6%(1,570)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(55)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other11.1%(318)
Diversity Score73.5%(2,112)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
+7%since 2020
from 27.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.7% 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 2,874 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 $39,052 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.6% 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 18.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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