CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 98.02
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County · 5,820 residents · 0.237 sq mi
Notable rankings
#134highest density in PA24,557/sq mi#295highest broadband in PA97.6%#383highest population in PA5,820#411lowest young in PA33.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Philadelphia County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 98.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $213,800. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% more than the Philadelphia County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
5,820
+3%since 2020
from 5,660 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24,557 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 23,882 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,764
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,403 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,380
+30%since 2020
from $24,960 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−8%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
Information9.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Other services3.9%
Education & health services2.9%
Retail trade2.1%
Public administration1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$213,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,527
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,109 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(448)
Black87.3%(4,944)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(145)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other1.6%(89)
Diversity Score28.7%(1,626)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(200)
Black76%(4,424)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(955)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(241)
Diversity Score49%(2,854)
Diversity Score
49
+71%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.8 min
−21%since 2020
from 41.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
8.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
45.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 5,820 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 $88,764 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 $213,800, and the typical rent is about $1,527 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.0% 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 17.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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