CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 240.01
Pennsylvania · Dauphin County · 5,847 residents · 23.079 sq mi
Notable rankings
#375highest population in PA5,847TRACT SHAPE · Dauphin County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 240.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,500. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $226,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
5,847
−9%since 2020
from 6,403 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 277 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−4%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,828 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,763
+12%since 2020
from $32,701 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−25%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing14%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Retail trade8.6%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Information5.7%
Other services5.3%
Public administration4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$226,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $160,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $862 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(5,412)
Black1.7%(112)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(764)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(115)
Diversity Score33.8%(2,167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(4,802)
Black3.4%(200)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(624)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other3.4%(201)
Diversity Score39%(2,279)
Diversity Score
39
+15%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
+11%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
1.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
48.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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 5,847 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 $88,500 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 $226,000, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.9% 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 9.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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