CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 203
Pennsylvania · Dauphin County · 1,965 residents · 0.143 sq mi
Notable rankings
#193highest high poverty in PA33.6%#302highest foreign-born in PA18.3%#312lowest low income in PA$42,685#345highest density in PA13,741/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Dauphin County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 203 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $167,200. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Dauphin County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
1,965
+10%since 2020
from 1,793 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,741 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 12,538 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−10%since 2020
from 47.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,685
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,483
+69%since 2020
from $24,570 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
+24%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
Other services7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
Public administration5.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$167,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $668 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
83.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−28%since 2020
from 5.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 203 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(629)
Black39.2%(703)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(311)
Asian4%(72)
Other4.4%(78)
Diversity Score86.2%(1,546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33%(649)
Black28.4%(558)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(585)
Asian3.4%(66)
Other5.4%(107)
Diversity Score89.7%(1,762)
Diversity Score
90
+4%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
+21%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Female
59.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Foreign born
18.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 203
Census Tract 68.04
Pop 2,231
Census Tract 413
Pop 1,837
Census Tract 409
Pop 2,326
Census Tract 77.09
Pop 2,023
Places similar to Census Tract 203Head to head
Compare Census Tract 203 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 204
Income$49,844+17%
Home value$193,300+16%
Population1,294−34%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 255
Income$53,483+25%
Home value$85,900−49%
Population5,048+157%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 205
Income$71,721+68%
Home value$210,700+26%
Population3,014+53%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 201
Income$50,949+19%
Home value$199,500+19%
Population3,505+78%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,965 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 $42,685 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 $167,200, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.0% 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 33.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Dauphin CountyOther census tracts in Dauphin County
Census Tract 224.03Census Tract 245.03Census Tract 227.02Census Tract 226.01Census Tract 226.04Census Tract 225.01Census Tract 236.02Census Tract 247Census Tract 228Census Tract 241.04Census Tract 220Census Tract 245.02Census Tract 225.02Census Tract 226.05Census Tract 219.04Census Tract 217DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024