CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 121
Pennsylvania · Centre County · 7,817 residents · 0.371 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest high poverty in PA#1 US100.0%#1lowest low broadband in PA#1 US0.0%#1lowest low education in PA#2 US0.0%#1highest rent burden in PA#10 US100.0%TRACT SHAPE · Centre County, PA
The short version
Population has grown 28% since 2020. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,817
+28%since 2020
from 6,088 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,070 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 16,410 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$3,433
+20%since 2020
from $2,872 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.3%
Retail trade1.6%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(4,481)
Black4.7%(285)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(294)
Asian13.8%(838)
Other3.1%(190)
Diversity Score54.2%(3,301)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(5,411)
Black5.6%(441)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(631)
Asian11.2%(878)
Other5.8%(456)
Diversity Score61.9%(4,838)
Diversity Score
62
+14%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+47.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.3 min
+2%since 2020
from 11.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
60.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
54.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 7,817 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 0.0% 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 100.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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