CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 241.02
Pennsylvania · Dauphin County · 4,779 residents · 7.181 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21lowest short commute in PA#1413 US13.4 min#183highest foreign-born in PA22.7%#348highest high poverty in PA26.6%TRACT SHAPE · Dauphin County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 241.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 1,186 residents. Median home value is $345,700. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
4,779
−20%since 2020
from 5,965 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
666 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 831 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
−17%since 2020
from 56.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,455 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,581
+4%since 2020
from $44,953 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+10%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.8%
Construction25.8%
Other services10.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Retail trade4.2%
Information2.5%
Public administration2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$345,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $237,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,376
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $992 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−14%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(3,889)
Black1.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,008)
Asian2%(119)
Other14.9%(886)
Diversity Score65.5%(3,906)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(2,558)
Black5.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino23%(1,099)
Asian8.5%(406)
Other9.8%(470)
Diversity Score80.1%(3,830)
Diversity Score
80
+22%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
+16%since 2020
from 11.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
12.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
22.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% 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 4,779 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 $88,750 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 $345,700, and the typical rent is about $1,376 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.1% 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 26.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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