CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 109.05
Pennsylvania · Berks County · 5,040 residents · 1.101 sq mi
Notable rankings
#226highest rent burden in PA68.1%TRACT SHAPE · Berks County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 109.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,678. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $226,400.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,040
+8%since 2020
from 4,681 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,578 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 4,252 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−4%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,678
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,588 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,434
+24%since 2020
from $31,794 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+14%since 2020
from 0.328 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
Information8.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Other services7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Public administration5.3%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$226,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $147,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,517
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,328 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,357)
Black6.6%(309)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(921)
Asian1.5%(71)
Other0.5%(23)
Diversity Score55.3%(2,588)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,987)
Black7.7%(388)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(571)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.7%(84)
Diversity Score44.4%(2,238)
Diversity Score
44
−20%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
−9%since 2020
from 24.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% 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 5,040 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 $84,678 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 $226,400, and the typical rent is about $1,517 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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