CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Pennsylvania · York County · 3,849 residents · 0.213 sq mi
Notable rankings
#85lowest young in PA25.2 yrs#159highest rent burden in PA71.4%#240highest density in PA18,070/sq mi#281lowest low education in PA12.7%TRACT SHAPE · York County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,616. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $198,800. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,849
+18%since 2020
from 3,254 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,070 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 15,277 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.2
−6%since 2020
from 26.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,616
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,092 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,539
+21%since 2020
from $15,362 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−22%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Information9.7%
Wholesale trade8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Construction3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$198,800
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $786 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
78.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+65%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(1,134)
Black33.6%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(937)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(89)
Diversity Score85.2%(2,773)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(739)
Black36.1%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino41.2%(1,586)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(133)
Diversity Score82.7%(3,183)
Diversity Score
83
−3%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 23.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
26.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
64.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% 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 3,849 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 $47,616 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 $198,800, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.7% 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 16.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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