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 27-B was bounded by Market Street, South 37th Street, Woodland Avenue and South 41st Street.
| Demographic Statistics | Tract Totals |
|
| Population | 9,499 |
|
| Population Density (per sq. mile) | 42,387.30 |
|
| Land Area (in sq. miles) | 0.2 |
|
| Sex | ||
| Total Population | 9,499 |
|
| Male | 4,840 |
51.0% |
| Female | 4,659 |
49.0% |
| Count by Age Group | ||
| Total Population | 9,499 |
|
| Under 5 | 479 |
5.0% |
| 5 To 9 | 274 |
2.9% |
| 10 To 14 | 210 |
2.2% |
| 15 To 19 | 475 |
5.0% |
| 20 To 24 | 1,775 |
18.7% |
| 25 To 29 | 1,273 |
13.4% |
| 30 To 34 | 773 |
8.1% |
| 35 To 39 | 672 |
7.1% |
| 40 To 44 | 645 |
6.8% |
| 45 To 49 | 635 |
6.7% |
| 50 To 54 | 539 |
5.7% |
| 55 To 59 | 445 |
4.7% |
| 60 To 64 | 368 |
3.9% |
| 65 To 69 | 304 |
3.2% |
| 70 To 74 | 256 |
2.7% |
| 75 to 84 | 292 |
3.1% |
| 85 and over | 84 |
0.9% |
| Race | ||
| Total Population | 9,499 |
|
| White | 8,391 |
88.3% |
| Black | 1,028 |
10.8% |
| Other | 80 |
0.8% |
| Households | ||
| Number of Households | 3,239 |
|
| Population in Households | 7,298 |
76.8% |
| Population in Institutions | 297 |
3.1% |
| Marital Status | ||
| Population Age 14+ | 8,586 |
|
| Single | 3,443 |
40.1% |
| Married, including separated | 4,075 |
47.5% |
| Widowed or Divorced | 1,068 |
12.4% |
| Median School Years Completed | ||
| Population Age 25+ | 6,230 |
|
| Median School Years completed | 12.4 |
|
| Highest Level Attained | ||
| Population Age 25+ | 6,230 |
|
| No school years completed | 20 |
0.3% |
| Some Elementary | 1,535 |
24.6% |
| 1 - 4 years | 150 |
2.4% |
| 5 - 6 years | 285 |
4.6% |
| 7 years | 180 |
2.9% |
| 8 years | 920 |
14.8% |
| Some High School | 2,390 |
38.4% |
| 1 to 3 years | 675 |
10.8% |
| 4 years | 1,715 |
27.5% |
| Some College | 1,820 |
29.2% |
| 1 to 3 years | 585 |
9.4% |
| 4 or more years | 1,235 |
19.8% |
| School Years NOT reported | 465 |
7.5% |
| Employment | ||
| Population Age 14+ | 8,586 |
|
| In Labor Force | 4,169 |
48.6% |
| In Civilian Labor Force | 4,137 |
48.2% |
| Employed | 3,957 |
95.6% |
| Unemployed | 180 |
4.4% |
| Not in Labor Force | 4,417 |
51.4% |
| Sector | ||
| Population Employed Civilian Age 14+ | 3,957 |
95.6% |
| Private wage and salary worker | 3,332 |
84.2% |
| Government worker | 374 |
9.5% |
| Self-employed worker | 251 |
6.3% |
| Unpaid family worker | 0 |
0% |
| Median Household Income | ||
| (adjusted for inflation to year 1999) | ||
| Households | 5,495 |
|
| Median income | $120,820 |
|
| Households by Income Group | ||
| (adjusted for inflation to year 1999) | ||
| Households | 5,495 |
|
| Income: Less than $3,500 | 1,325 |
24.1% |
| Income: $3,500 - $6,999 | 495 |
9.0% |
| Income: $7,000-$10,499 | 420 |
7.6% |
| Income: $10,500 - $13,999 | 405 |
7.4% |
| Income: $14,000 - $17,499 | 465 |
8.5% |
| Income: $17,500 - $20,999 | 405 |
7.4% |
| Income: $21,000 - $24,499 | 395 |
7.2% |
| Income: $24,500 - $27,999 | 275 |
5.0% |
| Income: $28,000 - $31,499 | 150 |
2.7% |
| Income: $31,500-$34,999 | 115 |
2.1% |
| Income: $35,000-$41,999 | 165 |
3.0% |
| Income: $42,000 - $48,999 | 105 |
1.9% |
| Income: $49,000 - $69,999 | 120 |
2.2% |
| Income: $70,000 or More | 55 |
1.0% |
| Income Not Reported | 600 |
10.9% |
| Occupancy; | ||
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,379 |
|
| Occupied units | 3,248 |
96.1% |
| Owner Occupied Units | 415 |
12.8% |
| Renter Occupied Units | 2,833 |
87.2% |
| Vacant Units | 131 |
3.9% |
| Vacant Nonseasonal (for rent or sale) | 83 |
2.5% |
| Other Vacant | 48 |
1.4% |
| Heating | ||
| Reporting Heating Equipment | 3,170 |
|
| Central Heating | 3,125 |
98.6% |
| Non-Central Heating | 30 |
0.9% |
| Not Reporting | 15 |
0.5% |
| Television | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,248 |
96.1% |
| With Television | 540 |
16.6% |
| Without Television | 2,708 |
83.4% |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,248 |
96.1% |
| Refrigeration Equipment | 230 |
7.1% |
| Mechanical | 105 |
3.2% |
| Ice | 125 |
3.8% |
| No Refrigeration Equipment | 3,018 |
92.9% |
| Units in Structure | ||
| Total Housing Units | 3,379 |
|
| 1 Unit Detached | 40 |
1.2% |
| 1 Unit Attached | 274 |
8.1% |
| 1 and 2 Housing Units Semi-Detached | 121 |
3.6% |
| 2 Housing Units Other | 160 |
4.7% |
| 3 and 4 Housing Units | 492 |
14.6% |
| 5 Family Housing Units and More | 2,292 |
67.8% |
| Housing Condition and Plumbing | ||
| Housing units reporting condition | 3,245 |
|
| No Private Bath or Dilapidated | 399 |
12.3% |
| No Running Water or Dilapidated | 112 |
3.5% |