CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 244
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 3,007 residents · 0.163 sq mi
Notable rankings
#226highest commute in PA35.2 min#228highest density in PA18,448/sq mi#493lowest low broadband in PA82.3%TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 244 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $196,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,007
−13%since 2020
from 3,453 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,448 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 21,184 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+25%since 2020
from 29.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,125
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,762 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,645
+77%since 2020
from $23,474 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
−8%since 2020
from 0.558 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
Information8.9%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.3%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Education & health services1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $171,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $849 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−25.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−33%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(320)
Black80.5%(2,779)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(161)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(193)
Diversity Score42.3%(1,461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(470)
Black80.9%(2,434)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(25)
Diversity Score40%(1,201)
Diversity Score
40
−6%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.2 min
−23%since 2020
from 45.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
49.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,007 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 $63,125 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 $196,100, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.2% 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 16.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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