CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5509
Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · 1,613 residents · 0.382 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72lowest low home value in PA#1311 US$66,100#82lowest low income in PA$30,018#87lowest low education in PA7.9%#87lowest low broadband in PA72.8%TRACT SHAPE · Allegheny County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 5509 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,018. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2020, reaching $66,100. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% less than the Allegheny County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 155%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,613
−9%since 2020
from 1,775 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,223 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 4,647 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+12%since 2020
from 47.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,018
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,627 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,775
+34%since 2020
from $18,528 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+14%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
Information7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
Retail trade7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Public administration4.9%
Education & health services3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$66,100
+155%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $759 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+174%since 2020
from 0.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(552)
Black60.7%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(146)
Diversity Score66%(1,172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(689)
Black45.1%(727)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(102)
Diversity Score75.9%(1,224)
Diversity Score
76
+15%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
−2%since 2020
from 28.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Female
45.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 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 1,613 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 $30,018 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.9% 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 27.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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