CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 241
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 1,488 residents · 0.157 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low income in PA#110 US$14,310#91lowest low broadband in PA73.2%#162highest commute in PA36.9 min#205highest rent burden in PA68.7%TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $437,900. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,488
+5%since 2020
from 1,415 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,478 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 9,013 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
−4%since 2020
from 51.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$42,615
+75%since 2020
from $24,383 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
−9%since 2020
from 0.628 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.3%
Retail trade4.3%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$437,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $211,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $580 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(233)
Black70.7%(1,000)
Hispanic / Latino3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(139)
Diversity Score57.9%(819)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(353)
Black61%(908)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other12%(179)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,034)
Diversity Score
69
+20%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.9 min
+11%since 2020
from 33.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
Female
57.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 1,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $437,900, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.1% 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 21.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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