CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 172.01
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 2,837 residents · 0.102 sq mi
Notable rankings
#69lowest low home value in PA#1287 US$65,800#103highest density in PA27,814/sq mi#119lowest low education in PA9.1%#153highest high poverty in PA36.4%TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,800. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
2,837
+10%since 2020
from 2,576 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,814 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 25,255 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+6%since 2020
from 47.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$39,113
+27%since 2020
from $30,780 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.684
+19%since 2020
from 0.576 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Other services5.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Public administration2.5%
Retail trade1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$65,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,393
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $952 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.8%
+52.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(3)
Black88.6%(2,282)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(101)
Asian7.4%(190)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(671)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(20)
Black91.5%(2,596)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(157)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other1.7%(49)
Diversity Score19.9%(565)
Diversity Score
20
−24%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 29.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% 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
37.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
Female
53.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
Foreign born
13.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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 2,837 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.1% 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 36.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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