CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5521
Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · 1,250 residents · 0.267 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low home value in PA#135 US$31,900#4highest high poverty in PA#61 US79.0%#12lowest low income in PA#277 US$17,262#72lowest low education in PA7.3%TRACT SHAPE · Allegheny County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 5521 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,262. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 327 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 79.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 78% less than the Allegheny County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,250
−21%since 2020
from 1,577 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,682 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 5,906 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+7%since 2020
from 50.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$17,262
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,448 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,400
−2%since 2020
from $12,679 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
79.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+11%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
Retail trade2.8%
Information0.8%
Other services0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$31,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$625
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $327 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
78.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(623)
Black53.7%(847)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.7%(90)
Diversity Score69%(1,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(431)
Black51.3%(641)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(165)
Diversity Score75.1%(938)
Diversity Score
75
+9%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
−50%since 2020
from 35.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+36.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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
70.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
24.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
60.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 1,250 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 $17,262 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 $31,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.3% 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 79.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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