CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 6,421 residents · 0.451 sq mi
Notable rankings
#223highest population in PA6,421#328highest density in PA14,237/sq mi#385highest foreign-born in PA16.5%TRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 55 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,586. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $196,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
6,421
+4%since 2020
from 6,172 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,237 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 13,685 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+1%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,586
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,591
+12%since 2020
from $28,141 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+10%since 2020
from 0.377 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.7%
Professional, scientific, technical22.7%
Information9.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
Retail trade4.2%
Other services3.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Public administration2.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $151,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,627
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,316 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(836)
Black76.2%(4,701)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(438)
Asian1.9%(120)
Other1.2%(77)
Diversity Score49.5%(3,055)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(220)
Black79%(5,072)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(251)
Asian2.7%(175)
Other10.9%(703)
Diversity Score45.1%(2,894)
Diversity Score
45
−9%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
−19%since 2020
from 34.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
6.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
52.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
16.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 6,421 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 $73,586 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 $196,600, and the typical rent is about $1,627 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 17.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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