CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 312
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 5,345 residents · 0.148 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 312 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $189,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,345
+4%since 2020
from 5,146 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
36,115 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 34,770 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,047
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,202 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,023
+20%since 2020
from $21,692 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+2%since 2020
from 0.439 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
Other services4.6%
Retail trade4%
Public administration3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$189,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $119,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $952 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(594)
Black49.9%(2,567)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(1,394)
Asian8.7%(448)
Other2.8%(143)
Diversity Score82%(4,220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(404)
Black65.5%(3,500)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(1,187)
Asian4.1%(218)
Other0.7%(36)
Diversity Score64.3%(3,437)
Diversity Score
64
−22%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
−19%since 2020
from 32.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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
13.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
25.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
45.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
21.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% 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 5,345 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 $60,047 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 $189,000, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.4% 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 19.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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