CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 821
Pennsylvania · Northumberland County · 2,480 residents · 0.317 sq mi
Notable rankings
#234lowest low education in PA11.8%#259lowest low rent in PA$736#295lowest low broadband in PA79.7%#326lowest low home value in PA$107,200TRACT SHAPE · Northumberland County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 821 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $107,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,480
−1%since 2020
from 2,497 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,823 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 7,877 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,837
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,263 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,322
+35%since 2020
from $26,837 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−8%since 2020
from 0.547 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
Retail trade17.9%
Other services4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$107,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $549 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,272)
Black1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(48)
Diversity Score21%(524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,248)
Black6.7%(166)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(66)
Diversity Score21.6%(537)
Diversity Score
22
+3%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
−10%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% 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
25.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Female
47.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 2,480 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 $46,837 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 $107,200, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.8% 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 13.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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