CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 236.02
Pennsylvania · Dauphin County · 6,455 residents · 5.85 sq mi
Notable rankings
#211highest population in PA6,455TRACT SHAPE · Dauphin County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 236.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $222,300.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
6,455
+6%since 2020
from 6,066 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,103 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 1,037 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−17%since 2020
from 48.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,003
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,714 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,267
+18%since 2020
from $39,166 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+32%since 2020
from 0.340 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
Public administration10.9%
Information8.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
Retail trade3.4%
Education & health services2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$222,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,091 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,948)
Black6.4%(388)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(408)
Asian1.9%(116)
Other3.4%(206)
Diversity Score40.6%(2,461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(4,788)
Black8%(516)
Hispanic / Latino9%(578)
Asian4.2%(269)
Other4.7%(304)
Diversity Score53.9%(3,481)
Diversity Score
54
+33%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
+29%since 2020
from 17.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
52.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 6,455 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 $86,003 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 $222,300, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.0% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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