CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 149
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 4,436 residents · 0.175 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22lowest low income in PA#464 US$19,931#127highest density in PA25,349/sq mi#169highest high poverty in PA35.1%#277lowest young in PA31.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $344,500. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,436
+8%since 2020
from 4,091 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
25,349 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 23,377 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
+11%since 2020
from 28.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$37,241
+91%since 2020
from $19,510 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
−5%since 2020
from 0.575 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.4%
Retail trade7.4%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$344,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $807 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(440)
Black72.5%(2,966)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(504)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other3.6%(149)
Diversity Score55.8%(2,282)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(391)
Black76.8%(3,407)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(417)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other4.3%(190)
Diversity Score49%(2,172)
Diversity Score
49
−12%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.0 min
−17%since 2020
from 36.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
Female
59.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 4,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $344,500, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.8% 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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