CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42.01
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 4,405 residents · 0.131 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51highest density in PA#1681 US33,626/sq mi#245highest foreign-born in PA20.1%#257highest WFH in PA30.0%TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 42.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,859. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 969 residents. Median home value is $306,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% more than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
4,405
−18%since 2020
from 5,374 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,626 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 41,023 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+21%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,859
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,633 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,398
+30%since 2020
from $32,577 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+6%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Information6.5%
Public administration5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Retail trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $210,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,591
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,292 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−6%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(4,034)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(79)
Asian22.5%(1,211)
Other0.3%(16)
Diversity Score48.2%(2,589)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(2,375)
Black2.9%(126)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(291)
Asian35%(1,542)
Other1.6%(71)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,201)
Diversity Score
73
+51%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
+23%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
20.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 4,405 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 $95,859 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 $306,100, and the typical rent is about $1,591 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.2% 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 9.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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