CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 118
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 4,400 residents · 0.353 sq mi
Notable rankings
#349highest high poverty in PA26.6%#381highest density in PA12,465/sq mi#459lowest low income in PA$48,762TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 118 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,762. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 1,165 residents. Median home value is $191,500. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
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
4,400
−21%since 2020
from 5,565 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,465 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 15,765 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−5%since 2020
from 46.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,762
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,609 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,067
+27%since 2020
from $22,058 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−6%since 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
Retail trade5.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Other services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$191,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,108 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−4%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(81)
Black93.8%(5,220)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(104)
Asian1.2%(69)
Other1.6%(91)
Diversity Score14.9%(829)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(92)
Black92.5%(4,072)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(16)
Asian1.2%(54)
Other3.8%(166)
Diversity Score17.7%(778)
Diversity Score
18
+19%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
−7%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 4,400 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 $48,762 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 $191,500, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.9% 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 26.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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