CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Pennsylvania · Erie County · 1,515 residents · 0.287 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,838. Population has grown 19% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 56.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Erie County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,515
+19%since 2020
from 1,276 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,279 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 4,446 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+3%since 2020
from 59.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$16,838
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $11,757 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,888
+42%since 2020
from $17,478 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+17%since 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
Information7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Other services2.6%
Public administration2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$483
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $350 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
98.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(846)
Black23.8%(304)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(32)
Diversity Score62.2%(794)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,113)
Black17.8%(269)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(100)
Asian1.3%(19)
Other0.9%(14)
Diversity Score53%(803)
Diversity Score
53
−15%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
+3%since 2020
from 19.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% 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
70.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
Female
39.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
Foreign born
11.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 1,515 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 $16,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $483 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.7% 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 56.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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