CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 112
Pennsylvania · Berks County · 4,562 residents · 0.594 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Berks County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 112 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $173,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
4,562
+6%since 2020
from 4,293 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,680 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 7,227 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−7%since 2020
from 37.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,885
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,664
+16%since 2020
from $41,982 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
−11%since 2020
from 0.596 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
Other services10.2%
Information9.2%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Education & health services0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$173,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $122,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $982 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(2,302)
Black6.7%(289)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(1,265)
Asian6.2%(268)
Other3.9%(169)
Diversity Score77%(3,304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(2,498)
Black2.2%(99)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(1,535)
Asian6.2%(282)
Other3.2%(148)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,317)
Diversity Score
73
−6%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−3%since 2020
from 22.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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
9.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% 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 4,562 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 $65,885 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 $173,100, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.0% 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 14.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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