CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Pennsylvania · Lycoming County · 2,419 residents · 0.951 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16highest high poverty in PA#325 US60.8%#23lowest young in PA#401 US20.3 yrs#98lowest low income in PA$31,371#121lowest short commute in PA16.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Lycoming County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,371. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 60.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Lycoming County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,419
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,421 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,544 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,546 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
+2%since 2020
from 20.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,371
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,780 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,460
−25%since 2020
from $12,586 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
−21%since 2020
from 0.673 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
Information13%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Other services3.6%
Retail trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
Public administration0.4%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$874
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $929 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
83.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,873)
Black7.8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(286)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(72)
Diversity Score47.6%(1,151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,838)
Black2.7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(202)
Asian1.4%(34)
Other11.6%(280)
Diversity Score50.2%(1,214)
Diversity Score
50
+5%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.0 min
−23%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
66.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
Female
33.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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 2,419 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 $31,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $874 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.9% 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 60.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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