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Census Tract 285

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 2,533 residents · 0.1 sq mi
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#4highest commute in PA#57 US58.5 min#50lowest low education in PA#1950 US6.2%#87highest high poverty in PA#1752 US43.7%#128highest density in PA25,330/sq mi
2022.012022.022024.02164167.01172.01175177.01188.02190195.02197199202204242243246248262265268271273275285
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The short version

Population has declined 12% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,800. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% 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
2,533
−12%since 2020
from 2,877 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
25,330 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 28,770 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+2%since 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K20202024Census Tract 285
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,235
+31%since 2020
from $14,642 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+19%since 2020
from 0.366 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $108,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $832 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(45)
Black38.9%(1,118)
Hispanic / Latino43%(1,237)
Asian14.6%(421)
Other1.9%(56)
Diversity Score80.3%(2,309)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(2)
Black40.8%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino39%(988)
Asian14.3%(361)
Other5.8%(148)
Diversity Score82.2%(2,082)
Diversity Score
82
+2%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
58.5 min
+22%since 2020
from 48.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
31.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Female
62.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Foreign born
19.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% 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 2,533 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is this census tract expensive?

In this census tract, the median home is worth about $135,800, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 6.2% 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 43.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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