CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 3,103 residents · 0.149 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16highest WFH in PA#678 US44.1%#94highest per-capita income in PA$90,540#150highest foreign-born in PA24.0%#187highest density in PA20,826/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 2 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,803 per month, above the US median of $1,442. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% more than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,103
−2%since 2020
from 3,175 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,826 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 21,309 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
−3%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,670
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,854 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,540
+58%since 2020
from $57,414 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+10%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
Retail trade5.7%
Public administration5.6%
Information5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,803
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,339 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(796)
Black5.4%(170)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(268)
Asian59.8%(1,898)
Other1.4%(43)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,261)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(1,429)
Black11.8%(365)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(112)
Asian36.9%(1,144)
Other1.7%(53)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,469)
Diversity Score
80
+12%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.1 min
+18%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% 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
34.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.5%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Female
46.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Foreign born
24.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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 3,103 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 $102,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,803 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 55.4% 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 23.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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