CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 300
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 6,901 residents · 0.352 sq mi
Notable rankings
#117highest population in PA6,901#138lowest low income in PA$34,196#141highest rent burden in PA72.6%#206highest density in PA19,605/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 300 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,196. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $126,400. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
6,901
−6%since 2020
from 7,376 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,605 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 20,955 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−3%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,196
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,906 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,578
+40%since 2020
from $16,169 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
−10%since 2020
from 0.533 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.1%
Information9.6%
Retail trade6.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$126,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $106,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $868 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(1,010)
Black53.5%(3,943)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(1,964)
Asian1.4%(101)
Other4.9%(358)
Diversity Score77.8%(5,735)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(813)
Black52.7%(3,638)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(1,978)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(472)
Diversity Score77.7%(5,360)
Diversity Score
78
Unchangedsince 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 34.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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
35.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% 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 6,901 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 $34,196 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 $126,400, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.6% 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 28.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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