CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 188.02
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 3,440 residents · 0.097 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36highest high poverty in PA#871 US50.6%#41highest density in PA#1524 US35,464/sq mi#72lowest young in PA#1367 US23.1 yrs#256lowest low income in PA$40,262TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Population has fallen 30% since 2020, a loss of 1,444 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $102,600. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,440
−30%since 2020
from 4,884 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,464 / sq mi
−30%since 2020
from 50,351 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
−1%since 2020
from 23.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$14,952
+48%since 2020
from $10,101 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
+40%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.3%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
Information15%
Retail trade12.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$102,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,235
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,290 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(534)
Black16.5%(807)
Hispanic / Latino72.5%(3,541)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(2)
Diversity Score54.4%(2,656)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(286)
Black37.1%(1,277)
Hispanic / Latino54.6%(1,877)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.7%(2,398)
Diversity Score
70
+28%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
+5%since 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% 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
57.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
Female
57.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% 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 3,440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $102,600, and the typical rent is about $1,235 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.3% 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 50.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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