CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 103
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 2,104 residents · 0.109 sq mi
Notable rankings
#76highest commute in PA40.5 min#93lowest low education in PA8.1%#136highest rent burden in PA73.1%#146lowest low income in PA$35,008TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 103 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,008. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 594 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,600. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
2,104
−22%since 2020
from 2,698 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,303 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 24,752 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+22%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,008
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,405 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,375
+22%since 2020
from $15,827 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−12%since 2020
from 0.471 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.4%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
Other services9.2%
Public administration7.5%
Information7.3%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$113,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $965 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+4%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(25)
Black97.9%(2,642)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black97.2%(2,046)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(141)
Diversity Score
7
+31%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.5 min
+2%since 2020
from 39.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
Female
65.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
Foreign born
8.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 2,104 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 $35,008 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 $113,600, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.1% 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 35.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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