CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 148
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 978 residents · 0.074 sq mi
Notable rankings
#240highest old in PA52.9 yrs#299lowest low broadband in PA79.7%#335lowest low income in PA$43,529TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 148 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,529. Population has grown 35% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $360,000. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
978
+35%since 2020
from 722 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,216 / sq mi
+35%since 2020
from 9,757 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+41%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024978
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,529
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $14,573 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,944
+162%since 2020
from $12,949 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+4%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.2%
Other services10.8%
Public administration10.8%
Information7.5%
Retail trade6.1%
Education & health services3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$360,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $164,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+160%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $282 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
72.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
−27%since 2020
from 11.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(19)
Black78.8%(569)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian13.7%(99)
Other3.2%(23)
Diversity Score44.8%(323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(103)
Black75.6%(739)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(13)
Other12.6%(123)
Diversity Score50.2%(491)
Diversity Score
50
+12%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
−3%since 2020
from 28.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.5%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Female
43.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 978 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 $43,529 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 $360,000, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.5% 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 26.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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