CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 147
Pennsylvania · Lancaster County · 4,756 residents · 0.427 sq mi
Notable rankings
#100lowest low education in PA8.5%#106lowest young in PA26.7 yrs#297highest broadband in PA97.6%#411lowest low income in PA$47,347TRACT SHAPE · Lancaster County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 147 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $189,800. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Lancaster County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,756
+8%since 2020
from 4,401 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,138 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 10,307 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.7
−17%since 2020
from 32.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,347
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,142 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,967
+43%since 2020
from $14,659 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+26%since 2020
from 0.326 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.7%
Retail trade20.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Finance & insurance4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Education & health services2.3%
Other services2%
Public administration2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$189,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $97,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $888 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+61%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(282)
Black19%(838)
Hispanic / Latino73.6%(3,237)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(44)
Diversity Score52.3%(2,303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8%(381)
Black17.2%(818)
Hispanic / Latino70.8%(3,365)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(192)
Diversity Score57.7%(2,745)
Diversity Score
58
+10%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
+26%since 2020
from 21.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
45.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% 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 4,756 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 $47,347 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 $189,800, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.5% 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 15.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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