CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 131
Pennsylvania · Berks County · 5,136 residents · 8.425 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Berks County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 131 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $249,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
5,136
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,133 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
610 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 609 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−4%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,378
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,677 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,572
+11%since 2020
from $34,871 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−1%since 2020
from 0.314 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
Information9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
Transportation & warehousing6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Other services3.6%
Public administration1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$249,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $191,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $883 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,963)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other3%(153)
Diversity Score8%(412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(4,669)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(179)
Asian1.3%(65)
Other4%(205)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,095)
Diversity Score
21
+166%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
+1%since 2020
from 26.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 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 5,136 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 $90,378 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 $249,500, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.2% 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 10.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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