CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 235
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 1,053 residents · 0.309 sq mi
Notable rankings
#158highest old in PA53.9 yrs#180highest per-capita income in PA$77,638#216highest education in PA70.7%#330highest WFH in PA27.8%TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 235 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,806. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 305 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $395,600. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% more than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,053
−22%since 2020
from 1,358 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,408 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 4,395 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+7%since 2020
from 50.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,806
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,766 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,638
Unchangedsince 2020
from $77,300 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
−24%since 2020
from 0.646 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.9%
Other services8.2%
Public administration8.2%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Retail trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$395,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $488,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,593
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,275 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−37%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(858)
Black34.5%(468)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.2%(30)
Diversity Score60.2%(817)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(689)
Black23.4%(246)
Hispanic / Latino2%(21)
Asian2.5%(26)
Other6.7%(71)
Diversity Score64%(674)
Diversity Score
64
+6%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
−32%since 2020
from 37.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
50.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
9.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 1,053 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 $96,806 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 $395,600, and the typical rent is about $1,593 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.7% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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