CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 163
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 2,726 residents · 0.221 sq mi
Notable rankings
#58highest commute in PA41.8 min#249lowest low income in PA$39,754#383highest density in PA12,335/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 163 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,754. Population has declined 15% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,726
−15%since 2020
from 3,204 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,335 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 14,498 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+41%since 2020
from 27.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,754
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,269 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,863
+116%since 2020
from $11,497 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.473 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
Retail trade8.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$183,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$938
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $887 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(265)
Black11.6%(372)
Hispanic / Latino77.5%(2,483)
Asian2.6%(82)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,516)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(323)
Black8.4%(229)
Hispanic / Latino78.6%(2,143)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1%(26)
Diversity Score45.1%(1,229)
Diversity Score
45
−5%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.8 min
+36%since 2020
from 30.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
58.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
9.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% 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 2,726 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 $39,754 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 $183,100, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.9% 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 22.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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