CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 120
Pennsylvania · Cumberland County · 5,998 residents · 1.333 sq mi
Notable rankings
#320highest population in PA5,998TRACT SHAPE · Cumberland County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 120 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,659. Population has grown 30% since 2020. Median home value is $189,600. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
5,998
+30%since 2020
from 4,624 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,500 / sq mi
+30%since 2020
from 3,469 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−3%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,659
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,949 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,226
+24%since 2020
from $27,502 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−2%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.4%
Finance & insurance10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
Retail trade5.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Education & health services1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$189,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $793 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−14%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(3,376)
Black11.5%(532)
Hispanic / Latino10%(464)
Asian1.6%(72)
Other3.9%(180)
Diversity Score55.2%(2,554)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,516)
Black12.4%(746)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(405)
Asian3.1%(183)
Other2.5%(148)
Diversity Score51.4%(3,086)
Diversity Score
51
−7%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
+18%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
45.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 5,998 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 $70,659 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 $189,600, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.0% 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 20.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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