CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 116
Pennsylvania · Centre County · 4,555 residents · 7.107 sq mi
Notable rankings
#169lowest young in PA29.6 yrs#211lowest short commute in PA17.4 min#340highest education in PA64.0%#424highest broadband in PA96.8%TRACT SHAPE · Centre County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 116 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $360,200. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% more than the Centre County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% 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
4,555
+1%since 2020
from 4,514 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
641 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 635 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
+9%since 2020
from 27.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,938
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,115 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,081
+25%since 2020
from $33,744 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+2%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
Other services4.3%
Retail trade4%
Public administration3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$360,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $238,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,341 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,785)
Black3.4%(153)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(165)
Asian5%(227)
Other4.1%(184)
Diversity Score36.3%(1,638)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(3,552)
Black1.8%(84)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(322)
Asian9%(409)
Other4.1%(188)
Diversity Score47.1%(2,145)
Diversity Score
47
+30%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.4 min
+4%since 2020
from 16.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
48.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 4,555 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 $103,938 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 $360,200, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.0% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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