CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 74
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 3,632 residents · 0.261 sq mi
Notable rankings
#68lowest low income in PA#1628 US$27,902#145highest high poverty in PA37.0%#338highest WFH in PA27.7%#339highest density in PA13,916/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 74 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,902. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 874 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $156,800. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,632
−19%since 2020
from 4,506 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,916 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 17,264 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+12%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,902
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,424 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,392
+22%since 2020
from $21,673 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
−1%since 2020
from 0.550 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Other services6.1%
Public administration5.8%
Retail trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$156,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,477
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $875 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+105%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(428)
Black71.5%(3,223)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(72)
Asian2.1%(94)
Other15.3%(689)
Diversity Score56.9%(2,564)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(486)
Black64.7%(2,350)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian5.1%(184)
Other16.4%(594)
Diversity Score66.8%(2,425)
Diversity Score
67
+17%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 33.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
+29.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Female
59.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Foreign born
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 3,632 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 $27,902 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 $156,800, and the typical rent is about $1,477 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.1% 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 37.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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