CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 166
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 1,802 residents · 0.101 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest high poverty in PA#772 US52.0%#101lowest low home value in PA#1854 US$73,700#193highest foreign-born in PA22.3%#250highest density in PA17,842/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Population has declined 10% since 2020. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,802
−10%since 2020
from 1,998 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,842 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 19,782 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
+9%since 2020
from 31.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$32,807
+115%since 2020
from $15,288 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.681
+21%since 2020
from 0.564 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.4%
Arts, entertainment, food17.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Retail trade3.1%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,271
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $933 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
74.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(289)
Black63%(1,258)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(127)
Asian15.3%(305)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score69.4%(1,387)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(345)
Black46.6%(839)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(211)
Asian18.8%(339)
Other3.8%(68)
Diversity Score87%(1,568)
Diversity Score
87
+25%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.8 min
−17%since 2020
from 35.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
60.1%
+29.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
+26.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
22.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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 1,802 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.6% 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 52.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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