CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 121
Pennsylvania · Erie County · 7,303 residents · 85.569 sq mi
Notable rankings
#71highest population in PA7,303#317lowest low density in PA85.35/sq mi#455lowest low rent in PA$800TRACT SHAPE · Erie County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 121 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $197,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
7,303
+1%since 2020
from 7,247 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 85 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
−4%since 2020
from 46.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,734
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,227 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,570
+15%since 2020
from $32,570 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+4%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Information9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Other services8.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Public administration6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Construction2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$197,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $168,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $688 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(6,928)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(189)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other1.2%(90)
Diversity Score10.7%(772)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,849)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(335)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other1.4%(99)
Diversity Score14.8%(1,079)
Diversity Score
15
+39%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
−8%since 2020
from 31.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 7,303 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 $75,734 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 $197,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.2% 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 10.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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