CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 221
Pennsylvania · Dauphin County · 4,450 residents · 1.423 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Dauphin County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 221 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,228. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $212,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
4,450
+13%since 2020
from 3,929 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,127 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 2,761 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
−10%since 2020
from 50.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,228
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,682 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,607
+20%since 2020
from $33,066 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+22%since 2020
from 0.344 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
Retail trade7.6%
Other services6.8%
Public administration6.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $163,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,344)
Black16.7%(658)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(222)
Asian11.5%(451)
Other6.5%(254)
Diversity Score74.4%(2,925)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(2,184)
Black19%(846)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(596)
Asian10.6%(470)
Other8%(354)
Diversity Score85.9%(3,825)
Diversity Score
86
+15%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
−15%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
10.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 4,450 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 $74,228 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 $212,200, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.3% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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