CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 174.02
Pennsylvania · Northampton County · 3,675 residents · 1.263 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Northampton County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 174.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,724. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $315,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,675
−9%since 2020
from 4,043 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,910 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 3,201 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+4%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,724
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,161 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,194
+32%since 2020
from $35,812 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+42%since 2020
from 0.266 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
Information10%
Other services9.6%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Public administration7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Education & health services2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$315,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $220,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,730
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,164 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.1%
+52.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,542)
Black3.6%(147)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(200)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other3.1%(127)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,958)
Black4.4%(162)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(397)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other3.7%(135)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,549)
Diversity Score
42
+48%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Female
44.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Foreign born
8.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 3,675 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 $96,724 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 $315,200, and the typical rent is about $1,730 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.4% 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 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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