CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1027
Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County · 2,727 residents · 0.43 sq mi
Notable rankings
#67lowest low broadband in PA71.6%#237lowest short commute in PA17.7 min#433lowest low home value in PA$118,500TRACT SHAPE · Lackawanna County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 1027 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $118,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
2,727
−4%since 2020
from 2,850 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,342 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 6,628 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
−1%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,333 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,656
+15%since 2020
from $27,533 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−4%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
Other services9.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Public administration7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Retail trade5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$118,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $766 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,978)
Black3.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(488)
Asian4.5%(129)
Other5.9%(167)
Diversity Score60.3%(1,719)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,937)
Black5.8%(158)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(425)
Asian2.7%(73)
Other4.9%(134)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,584)
Diversity Score
58
−4%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−4%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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
13.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
Female
44.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
Foreign born
12.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% 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 2,727 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 $53,250 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 $118,500, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.3% 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 11.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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