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Census Tract 117

Pennsylvania · Cumberland County · 6,524 residents · 26.05 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 117 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,443. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $359,400. Households here earn about 42% more than the Cumberland County median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
6,524
+7%since 2020
from 6,074 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
250 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 233 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−1%since 2020
from 43.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
6K6K6K6K7K20202024Census Tract 117
20247K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,443
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,417
+51%since 2020
from $35,275 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+6%since 2020
from 0.330 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $247,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,403
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,064 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(5,921)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(59)
Asian1.4%(86)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(375)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(5,883)
Black1.2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(85)
Asian1.6%(105)
Other5.7%(374)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,492)
Diversity Score
23
+270%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−5%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 6,524 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 $124,443 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 $359,400, and the typical rent is about $1,403 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 43.7% 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 6.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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