CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5520
Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · 1,667 residents · 0.247 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18lowest low home value in PA#392 US$45,900#64lowest low broadband in PA71.4%#311lowest low education in PA13.1%#397lowest low income in PA$46,531TRACT SHAPE · Allegheny County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 5520 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,531. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 488 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $45,900. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Allegheny County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
1,667
−23%since 2020
from 2,155 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,749 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 8,725 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+3%since 2020
from 44.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,531
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,348 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,804
−12%since 2020
from $25,772 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−31%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$45,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $695 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−9%since 2020
from 1.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(792)
Black55.5%(1,197)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(95)
Diversity Score69.2%(1,491)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(867)
Black39.1%(652)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(148)
Diversity Score71.1%(1,185)
Diversity Score
71
+3%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.9 min
−17%since 2020
from 33.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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
24.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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 1,667 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 $46,531 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 $45,900, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.1% 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 24.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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