CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 23
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 2,958 residents · 0.082 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest density in PA#1472 US36,073/sq mi#147highest WFH in PA33.5%#272highest education in PA67.3%#315highest home value in PA$478,400TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 23 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $478,400. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 81% more than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% 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
2,958
−1%since 2020
from 2,977 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
36,073 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 36,305 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−5%since 2020
from 35.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,396
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,244 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,992
+66%since 2020
from $40,350 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−10%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Other services9.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
Public administration5.6%
Retail trade3.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$478,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $364,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,852
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,358 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−16%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(1,950)
Black1.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(247)
Asian23.5%(699)
Other1.1%(33)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,892)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(2,094)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(331)
Asian11.4%(336)
Other6.1%(180)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,737)
Diversity Score
59
−8%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
+3%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.5%
+25.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
Foreign born
17.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 2,958 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 $112,396 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 $478,400, and the typical rent is about $1,852 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 67.3% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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