CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218
Pennsylvania · Dauphin County · 2,193 residents · 1.008 sq mi
Notable rankings
#273lowest low rent in PA$741#368highest broadband in PA97.2%#443lowest low rent burden in PA21.3%#482lowest short commute in PA20.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Dauphin County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 218 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $193,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
2,193
+2%since 2020
from 2,149 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,176 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 2,132 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−7%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,893
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,042 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,538
+27%since 2020
from $37,572 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+12%since 2020
from 0.388 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
Other services8.1%
Public administration7.4%
Wholesale trade5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Retail trade3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Education & health services1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $152,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,041 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,313)
Black26.8%(576)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(119)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other5.3%(113)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,568)
Black12.2%(268)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(236)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other4.6%(101)
Diversity Score57.5%(1,261)
Diversity Score
58
−16%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
+3%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
56.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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 2,193 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 $90,893 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 $193,200, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.0% 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 12.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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