CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 118
Pennsylvania · Berks County · 5,116 residents · 1.324 sq mi
Notable rankings
#414highest rent burden in PA61.9%TRACT SHAPE · Berks County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 118 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,290. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $224,000.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
5,116
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,141 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,864 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,883 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−4%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,290
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,789 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,005
+9%since 2020
from $33,174 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−6%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
Information13.2%
Wholesale trade11.4%
Other services7.8%
Public administration5.3%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $170,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $897 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,648)
Black2.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(135)
Asian1%(53)
Other3.9%(199)
Diversity Score22.5%(1,156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,515)
Black3.3%(170)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(247)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,384)
Diversity Score
27
+20%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
+2%since 2020
from 27.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Female
50.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 5,116 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 $86,290 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 $224,000, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.4% 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 18.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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