CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 109
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 2,718 residents · 0.111 sq mi
Notable rankings
#41lowest low income in PA#840 US$23,525#61highest high poverty in PA#1250 US46.9%#97lowest young in PA26.2 yrs#135highest density in PA24,486/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 109 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $265,800. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 46.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
2,718
−1%since 2020
from 2,749 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24,486 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 24,766 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.2
−2%since 2020
from 26.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,525
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,656 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,827
+24%since 2020
from $15,954 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.594
+18%since 2020
from 0.505 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
Retail trade7.6%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Other services2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$265,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $218,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $956 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
77.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
+53%since 2020
from 7.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(318)
Black82%(2,255)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(51)
Asian3.3%(92)
Other1.2%(33)
Diversity Score39%(1,073)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(701)
Black64.3%(1,748)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian7.4%(200)
Other1.9%(52)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,747)
Diversity Score
64
+65%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
−11%since 2020
from 29.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 2,718 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 $23,525 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 $265,800, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 46.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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