CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9609
Pennsylvania · Indiana County · 4,554 residents · 16.62 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Indiana County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 9609 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $189,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
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
4,554
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,541 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
274 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 273 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−11%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,645 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,000
+4%since 2020
from $29,764 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+8%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Other services6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Public administration5.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Education & health services1.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Construction1.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$189,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $605 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−12%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(3,584)
Black12.3%(558)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(240)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other2.7%(124)
Diversity Score44.8%(2,034)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(3,285)
Black16.1%(731)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(80)
Asian1.4%(64)
Other8.7%(394)
Diversity Score55.7%(2,538)
Diversity Score
56
+24%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
+41%since 2020
from 16.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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
16.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
Female
41.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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 4,554 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 $69,800 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 $189,900, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.7% 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 14.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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