CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 277
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 5,523 residents · 0.21 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36lowest low income in PA#758 US$22,865#51highest high poverty in PA#1101 US48.3%#74lowest low broadband in PA72.4%#117highest density in PA26,300/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 277 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,300. The poverty rate of 48.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
5,523
+12%since 2020
from 4,935 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,300 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 23,500 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−21%since 2020
from 50.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,865
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,123 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,646
−29%since 2020
from $20,501 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+9%since 2020
from 0.483 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information3.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.4%
Retail trade2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$109,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $382 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+57%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(76)
Black89.7%(4,425)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(23)
Asian2.7%(133)
Other5.6%(278)
Diversity Score24%(1,183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(7)
Black96.7%(5,342)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian2.5%(140)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(440)
Diversity Score
8
−67%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.3 min
+4%since 2020
from 34.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
67.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 5,523 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 $22,865 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.3% 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 48.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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