CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42.02
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 5,637 residents · 0.175 sq mi
Notable rankings
#62highest density in PA#1822 US32,211/sq mi#418highest rent in PA$1,761#456highest population in PA5,637TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 42.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,746. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $265,400. Households here earn about 29% more than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
5,637
−2%since 2020
from 5,763 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32,211 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 32,931 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−5%since 2020
from 39.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,746
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,858 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,020
+45%since 2020
from $24,138 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−6%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
Retail trade6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$265,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $202,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,761
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,308 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+2%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(3,917)
Black2.4%(140)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(657)
Asian15.3%(881)
Other2.9%(168)
Diversity Score62.5%(3,604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(3,373)
Black3.1%(173)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(1,151)
Asian13%(732)
Other3.7%(208)
Diversity Score72.6%(4,095)
Diversity Score
73
+16%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
+7%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
52.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
11.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% 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 5,637 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 $79,746 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 $265,400, and the typical rent is about $1,761 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.7% 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 11.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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