CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 203
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 2,675 residents · 0.196 sq mi
Notable rankings
#74lowest low education in PA7.3%#91highest old in PA55.8 yrs#348highest density in PA13,648/sq mi#393lowest low broadband in PA81.0%TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 203 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,028. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 532 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $119,400. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,675
−17%since 2020
from 3,207 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,648 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 16,362 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+52%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,028
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,474 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,849
+50%since 2020
from $25,220 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
−11%since 2020
from 0.630 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
Other services11.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Public administration6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Construction4.4%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$119,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $905 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 203 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(61)
Black87%(2,791)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(343)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.8%(925)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(89)
Black91.7%(2,452)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(60)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other1.9%(51)
Diversity Score19.7%(527)
Diversity Score
20
−32%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
−18%since 2020
from 36.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
57.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 203
Census Tract 77.08
Pop 2,661
Census Tract 4
Pop 2,932
Census Tract 6.01
Pop 2,594
Census Tract 74.06
Pop 2,481
Places similar to Census Tract 203Head to head
Compare Census Tract 203 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 6007
Income$36,336−24%
Home value$86,300−28%
Population1,317−51%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 6008
Income$19,451−60%
Home value$75,900−36%
Population4,739+77%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 6010
Income$56,322+17%
Home value$142,600+19%
Population5,405+102%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 203 VS
Census Tract 6009
Income$32,217−33%
Home value$195,000+63%
Population3,823+43%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,675 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 $48,028 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 $119,400, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.3% 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 20.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Philadelphia CountyOther census tracts in Philadelphia County
Census Tract 330Census Tract 191Census Tract 347.01Census Tract 344Census Tract 192Census Tract 355Census Tract 302Census Tract 290Census Tract 336Census Tract 82Census Tract 90Census Tract 315.01Census Tract 252Census Tract 190Census Tract 310Census Tract 67DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024