Tract 79, 2000

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 79 was bounded by Pine Street, South 45th Street, Baltimore Avenue and South 50th Street.

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2000 Census - Tract 79
Demographic Statistics
Tract Totals
   
Total Population  
Total Population
4,777
 
Population Density (per sq. mile)  
Population Density (per sq. mile) 32,711.1
 
Land Area (sq. miles)  
Area Total 0.15
    Area (Land) 0.15 100.0%
    Area (Water) 0.00 0.0%
 
Sex  
Total Population 4,777
    Male 2,360 49.4%
    Female 2,417 50.6%
 
Age   
Total Population 4,777
    Under 5 years 303 6.3%
    5 to 9 years 265 5.6%
    10 to 14 years 267 5.6%
    15 to 17 years 153 3.2%
    18 to 24 years 668 14.0%
    25 to 34 years 1,022 21.4%
    35 to 44 years 812 17.0%
    45 to 54 years 603 12.6%
    55 to 64 years 311 6.5%
    65 to 74 years 220 4.6%
    75 to 84 years 129 2.7%
    85  years and over 24 0.5%
 
Median Age by Sex  
Median Age 31.9
    Male Population 31.8
    Female Population 31.9
    
Race  
Total Population 4,777
    White Alone 1,309 27.4%
    Black or African American Alone 3,037 63.6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native Alone 9 0.2%
    Asian Alone 200 4.2%
    Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone 3 0.1%
    Some Other Race Alone 60 1.3%
    Two or More Races 159 3.3%
 
Hispanic or Latino by Race  
Total Population 4,777
    Not Hispanic or Latino: 4,648 97.3%
        White alone 1,270 26.6%
        Black or African American alone 3,008 63.0%
        American Indian or Alaska native alone 8 0.2%
        Asian alone 199 4.2%
        Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander alone 2 0.0%
        Some other race alone 14 0.3%
        Two or more races 147 3.1%
    Hispanic or Latino: 129 2.7%
        White alone 39 0.8%
        Black or African American alone 29 0.6%
        American Indian or Alaska native alone 1 0.0%
        Asian alone 1 0.0%
        Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander alone 1 0.0%
        Some other race alone 46 1.0%
        Two or more races 12 0.3%
 
Households by Household Type  
Total Households 2,150
    Family Households: 955 44.4%
        Married-couple family 516 24.0%
        Other family: 439 20.4%
            Male householder, no wife present 97 4.5%
            Female householder, no husband 342 15.9%
   Non-Family Households: 1,195 55.6%
        Male householder 641 29.8%
        Female householder 554 25.8%
 
Population in Households by Household Type and Relationship  
Total Population 4,777
    In Households: 4,732 99.1%
        In family households: 3,290 68.9%
            Householder 1,017 21.3%
            Spouse 523 11.0%
            Child 1,172 24.5%
            Grandchild 180 3.8%
            Brother or sister 120 2.5%
            Parent 8 0.2%
            Other relatives 138 2.9%
            Non-relatives 132 2.8%
        In non-family households: 1,442 30.2%
            Living alone 892 18.7%
            Not living alone 241 5.1%
            Non relatives 309 6.5%
    In Group Quarters 45 0.9%
            Institutionalized population 0 0.0%
            Non institutionalized population 45 0.9%
    
Marital Status for the Population Age 15 Years and Over  
Population Age 15 Years and Over 3,935
    Never Married 1,986 50.5%
    Now Married (not including separated) 1,271 32.3%
    Separated 182 4.6%
    Widowed 170 4.3%
    Divorced 326 8.3%
 
Educational Attainment for the Population Age 25 Years and Over  
Population Age 25 Years and Over 3,088
    Less than High School 387 12.5%
    High School Graduate (includes equivalency) 637 20.6%
    Some College 896 29.0%
    Bachelor's Degree 433 14.0%
    Master's Degree 482 15.6%
    Professional School Degree 65 2.1%
    Doctorate Degree 188 6.1%
 
School Dropout Rate for Population 16 to 19 Years  
Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years Old 250
    Not High School Graduate, Not Enrolled (dropout) 6 2.4%
    High School Graduate, or Enrolled (in school) 244 97.6%
 
Employment/Unemployment for Civilian Population in Labor Force Age 16 Years and Over  
Civilian Population in Labor Force Age 16 Years and Over 2,607
    Employed 2,417 92.7%
    Unemployed 190 7.3%
 
Median Household Income (in 1999 Dollars)  
Median Household Income in 1999 $32,380
 
Housing Units  
Housing Units 2,392
 
Tenure  
Occupied Housing Units 2,150
    Owner Occupied 738 34.3%
    Renter Occupied 1,412 65.7%
 
Occupancy Status  
Housing Units 2,392
    Occupied Units 2,150 89.9%
    Vacant Units 242 10.1%
  
Vacancy Status by Type of Vacancy  
Vacant Housing Units 242
    For Rent 122 50.4%
    For Sale Only 16 6.6%
    All Other Vacant 104 43.0%
  
Units in Structure  
Housing Units 2,392
    1 Unit: 988 41.3%
            1, detached 59 2.5%
            1, attached 929 38.8%
    2 Units 53 2.2%
    3 or 4 Units 484 20.2%
    5 to 9 Units 349 14.6%
    10 to 19 Units 102 4.3%
    20 to 49 Units 358 15.0%
    50 or More Units 58 2.4%
    Mobile Home 0 0.0%
    Boat, RV, Van, etc. 0 0.0%
  
Median Year Structure Built  
Median Year Structure Built 1939
 
House Heating Fuel  
Total Occupied Housing Units 2,150
    Gas (Utility, Bottled, Tank, or LP gas) 1,651 76.8%
    Electricity 115 5.4%
    Fuel Oil, Kerosene, Etc. 316 14.7%
    Coal, Coke or Wood 0 0.0%
    Solar Energy 0 0.0%
    Other Fuel 56 2.6%
    No Fuel Used 12 0.6%
  
Median House Value for All Owner-Occupied Housing Units  
Median Value $97,000
   
Median House Value for Specified Owner-Occupied Housing Units  
Median Value $95,800
   
Median Gross Rent  
Median Gross Rent $542
   
Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income in 1999  
Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income in 1999 0.273
   
Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income in 1999 and Mortgage Status  
Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income 0.178
    Housing Units with a Mortgage 0.197
    Housing Units without a Mortgage 0.132
    
Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (Dollars) by Mortgage Status  
    For Housing Units With a Mortgage $1,061
    For Housing Units Without a Mortgage $434
  
Poverty Status in 1989 of Families by Family Type and Presence of Children Under 18 Years  
Families 1,017
    Income in 1999 Below Poverty Level: 70 6.9%
        Married couple family with related children under 18 years 13 1.3%
        Married couple family no related children Under 18 years 0 0.0%
        Male householder, no wife present: 0 0.0%
            With related children under 18 years 0 0.0%
            No related children under 18 years 0 0.0%
        Female householder, no husband present: 57 5.6%
            With related children under 18 years 51 5.0%
            No related children under 18 years 6 0.6%
    Income in 1999 At or Above Poverty Level 947 93.1%
  
Ratio of Income in 1999 to Poverty Level  
Number of Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined 4,736
    Ratio Under .50 353 7.5%
    .50 to .74 256 5.4%
    .75 to .99 131 2.8%
    1.00 to 1.49 607 12.8%
    1.50 to 1.99 260 5.5%
    2.00 and Over 3,129 66.1%
 
Ratio of Income in 1999 to Poverty Level (summarized)  
Number of Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined 4,736
    Ratio Under 1.00 (doing poorly) 740 15.6%
    1.00 to 1.99 (struggling) 867 18.3%
    Under 2.00 (poor or struggling) 1,607 33.9%
    2.00 and over (doing ok) 3,129 66.1%
  
Nativity by Citizenship Status  
Total Population 4,777
    Native 4,242 88.8%
    Foreign born: 535 11.2%
        Naturalized citizen 193 4.0%
        Not a citizen 342 7.2%