The demographic statistics for this exhibit have been compiled from Social Explorer by the staff of the University Archives of the University of Pennsylvania.
Census tract 24-B was the section of Fairmount Park bounded by City Line Avenue, The Schuylkill River, Market Street, 31st Street, Mantua Avenue, Belmont Avenue and Edgley Road.
| Demographic Statistics | Tract Totals |
|
| Population | 10,195 |
|
| Population Density (per sq. mile) | 4,210.20 |
|
| Land Area (in sq. miles) | 2.4 |
|
| Sex | ||
| Total Population | 10,195 |
|
| Male | 4,909 |
48.2% |
| Female | 5,286 |
51.8% |
| Count by Age Group | ||
| Total Population | 10,195 |
|
| Under 5 | 971 |
9.5% |
| 5 To 9 | 636 |
6.2% |
| 10 To 14 | 578 |
5.7% |
| 15 To 19 | 584 |
5.7% |
| 20 To 24 | 934 |
9.2% |
| 25 To 29 | 1,012 |
9.9% |
| 30 To 34 | 861 |
8.4% |
| 35 To 39 | 783 |
7.7% |
| 40 To 44 | 748 |
7.3% |
| 45 To 49 | 590 |
5.8% |
| 50 To 54 | 564 |
5.5% |
| 55 To 59 | 572 |
5.6% |
| 60 To 64 | 496 |
4.9% |
| 65 To 69 | 434 |
4.3% |
| 70 To 74 | 247 |
2.4% |
| 75 to 84 | 160 |
1.6% |
| 85 and over | 25 |
0.2% |
| Race | ||
| Total Population | 10,195 |
|
| White | 9,063 |
88.9% |
| Black | 1,130 |
11.1% |
| Other | 2 |
0.0% |
| Households | ||
| Number of Households | 3,187 |
|
| Population in Households | 10,124 |
99.3% |
| Population in Institutions | 12 |
0.1% |
| Marital Status | ||
| Population Age 14+ | 8,117 |
|
| Single | 1,808 |
22.3% |
| Married, including separated | 5,508 |
67.9% |
| Widowed or Divorced | 801 |
9.9% |
| Median School Years Completed | ||
| Population Age 25+ | 6,555 |
|
| Median School Years completed | 8.8 |
|
| Highest Level Attained | ||
| Population Age 25+ | 6,555 |
|
| No school years completed | 920 |
14.0% |
| Some Elementary | 2,255 |
34.4% |
| 1 - 4 years | 545 |
8.3% |
| 5 - 6 years | 430 |
6.6% |
| 7 years | 385 |
5.9% |
| 8 years | 895 |
13.7% |
| Some High School | 2,375 |
36.2% |
| 1 to 3 years | 1,055 |
16.1% |
| 4 years | 1,320 |
20.1% |
| Some College | 515 |
7.9% |
| 1 to 3 years | 290 |
4.4% |
| 4 or more years | 225 |
3.4% |
| School Years NOT reported | 490 |
7.5% |
| Employment | ||
| Population Age 14+ | 8,117 |
|
| In Labor Force | 4,440 |
54.7% |
| In Civilian Labor Force | 4,432 |
54.6% |
| Employed | 4,107 |
92.7% |
| Unemployed | 325 |
7.3% |
| Not in Labor Force | 3,677 |
45.3% |
| Sector | ||
| Population Employed Civilian Age 14+ | 4,107 |
92.7% |
| Private wage and salary worker | 3,096 |
75.4% |
| Government worker | 372 |
9.1% |
| Self-employed worker | 590 |
14.4% |
| Unpaid family worker | 49 |
1.2% |
| Median Household Income | ||
| (adjusted for inflation to year 1999) | ||
| Households | 3,395 |
|
| Median income | $181,650 |
|
| Households by Income Group | ||
| (adjusted for inflation to year 1999) | ||
| Households | 3,395 |
|
| Income: Less than $3,500 | 455 |
13.4% |
| Income: $3,500 - $6,999 | 140 |
4.1% |
| Income: $7,000-$10,499 | 255 |
7.5% |
| Income: $10,500 - $13,999 | 215 |
6.3% |
| Income: $14,000 - $17,499 | 425 |
12.5% |
| Income: $17,500 - $20,999 | 395 |
11.6% |
| Income: $21,000 - $24,499 | 370 |
10.9% |
| Income: $24,500 - $27,999 | 240 |
7.1% |
| Income: $28,000 - $31,499 | 180 |
5.3% |
| Income: $31,500-$34,999 | 85 |
2.5% |
| Income: $35,000-$41,999 | 170 |
5.0% |
| Income: $42,000 - $48,999 | 80 |
2.4% |
| Income: $49,000 - $69,999 | 90 |
2.7% |
| Income: $70,000 or More | 30 |
0.9% |
| Income Not Reported | 265 |
7.8% |
| Occupancy; | ||
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,274 |
|
| Occupied units | 3,160 |
96.5% |
| Owner Occupied Units | 1,209 |
38.3% |
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,951 |
61.7% |
| Vacant Units | 114 |
3.5% |
| Vacant Nonseasonal (for rent or sale) | 80 |
2.4% |
| Other Vacant | 34 |
1.0% |
| Heating | ||
| Reporting Heating Equipment | 3,175 |
|
| Central Heating | 2,945 |
92.8% |
| Non-Central Heating | 225 |
7.1% |
| Not Reporting | 5 |
0.2% |
| Television | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,160 |
96.5% |
| With Television | 895 |
28.3% |
| Without Television | 2,265 |
71.7% |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,160 |
96.5% |
| Refrigeration Equipment | 2,990 |
94.6% |
| Mechanical | 2,880 |
91.1% |
| Ice | 110 |
3.5% |
| No Refrigeration Equipment | 170 |
5.4% |
| Units in Structure | ||
| Total Housing Units | 3,274 |
|
| 1 Unit Detached | 15 |
0.5% |
| 1 Unit Attached | 955 |
29.2% |
| 1 and 2 Housing Units Semi-Detached | 81 |
2.5% |
| 2 Housing Units Other | 694 |
21.2% |
| 3 and 4 Housing Units | 1,030 |
31.5% |
| 5 Family Housing Units and More | 499 |
15.2% |
| Housing Condition and Plumbing | ||
| Housing units reporting condition | 3,175 |
|
| No Private Bath or Dilapidated | 333 |
10.5% |
| No Running Water or Dilapidated | 58 |
1.8% |