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Census Tract 129

Pennsylvania · Lancaster County · 7,163 residents · 21.959 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 129 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,793. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $286,100. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,163
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7,197 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 328 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
−14%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7K7K7K7K7K20202024Census Tract 129
20247K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,793
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,671 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,952
+43%since 2020
from $25,886 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+19%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $268,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,418
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,168 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−23%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(7,022)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2%(146)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(6,784)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1%(75)
Asian1.2%(83)
Other2.7%(193)
Diversity Score12.8%(914)
Diversity Score
13
+114%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−3%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
39.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 7,163 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 $83,793 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 $286,100, and the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 21.4% 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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