CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 3,225 residents · 0.139 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30lowest low income in PA#656 US$22,004#99highest high poverty in PA41.7%#148highest density in PA23,201/sq mi#167lowest low home value in PA$86,100TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 102 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,004. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,100. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
3,225
−5%since 2020
from 3,404 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23,201 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 24,489 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2020
from 32.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,004
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,851 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,146
+21%since 2020
from $16,624 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+5%since 2020
from 0.516 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.3%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Retail trade3.8%
Other services3.7%
Public administration0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$86,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $743 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+36%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(16)
Black92%(3,132)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(34)
Diversity Score18.6%(634)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(24)
Black94.4%(3,043)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(89)
Diversity Score13.6%(437)
Diversity Score
14
−27%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.1 min
+15%since 2020
from 30.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
59.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
62.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−3.0 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 3,225 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 $22,004 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 $86,100, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.1% 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 41.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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