CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County · 5,799 residents · 38.783 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51lowest low rent in PA#1612 US$594#185lowest low education in PA10.6%#394highest population in PA5,799TRACT SHAPE · Schuylkill County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 4 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $174,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
5,799
+1%since 2020
from 5,714 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 147 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+5%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,643
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,273 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,857
+25%since 2020
from $15,916 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+2%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
Information8.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Education & health services2.1%
Other services2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $117,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $681 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(3,009)
Black33.8%(1,933)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(588)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other2.9%(168)
Diversity Score74.6%(4,263)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56%(3,250)
Black32%(1,854)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(483)
Asian1%(60)
Other2.6%(152)
Diversity Score72%(4,175)
Diversity Score
72
−3%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
+6%since 2020
from 26.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
79.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
Female
20.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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 5,799 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 $74,643 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 $174,400, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.6% 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 9.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Schuylkill CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024