CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9609
Pennsylvania · Mifflin County · 2,212 residents · 0.784 sq mi
Notable rankings
#191lowest low rent in PA$701#274lowest low income in PA$41,055#324lowest low home value in PA$107,100#325lowest short commute in PA18.7 minTRACT SHAPE · Mifflin County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 9609 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,055. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $107,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Mifflin County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
2,212
−9%since 2020
from 2,421 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,821 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 3,088 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+9%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,055
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,433 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,849
+44%since 2020
from $22,805 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+4%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.7%
Information19.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Other services1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$107,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $585 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,184)
Black1.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(91)
Diversity Score22.8%(552)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,038)
Black1.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(56)
Asian2.5%(55)
Other1.4%(31)
Diversity Score18.7%(413)
Diversity Score
19
−18%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
+10%since 2020
from 17.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
Female
56.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 2,212 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 $41,055 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.3% 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 20.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024