CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 127
Pennsylvania · Centre County · 3,630 residents · 1.086 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46lowest short commute in PA14.5 min#276highest education in PA67.0%#295highest WFH in PA29.0%#471highest home value in PA$427,800TRACT SHAPE · Centre County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 127 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,000. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $427,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% 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
3,630
−5%since 2020
from 3,837 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,343 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 3,533 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,944 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,490
Unchangedsince 2020
from $48,409 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−2%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
Other services3.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Retail trade1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$427,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $311,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,470
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,117 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+40%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,459)
Black1.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian6.5%(249)
Other1.2%(45)
Diversity Score22.8%(876)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,081)
Black2.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(154)
Asian3.1%(114)
Other5.5%(199)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,240)
Diversity Score
34
+50%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.5 min
−12%since 2020
from 16.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 3,630 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 $89,000 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 $427,800, and the typical rent is about $1,470 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 67.0% 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 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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