CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 304
Pennsylvania · Mercer County · 2,758 residents · 0.825 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22lowest short commute in PA#1426 US13.4 min#413lowest low home value in PA$116,600TRACT SHAPE · Mercer County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 304 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $116,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
2,758
+1%since 2020
from 2,728 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,343 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 3,307 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−2%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,243 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,142
+23%since 2020
from $26,152 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−3%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
Retail trade15.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$116,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $829 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(2,431)
Black6.5%(178)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(50)
Other2.5%(69)
Diversity Score25.1%(684)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,339)
Black7.1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(80)
Diversity Score34%(938)
Diversity Score
34
+36%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−12%since 2020
from 15.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,758 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 $61,750 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 $116,600, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.5% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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