Census tract · Centre County
Census Tract 102, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 102, GEOID 42027010200, in Centre County, Pennsylvania, mostly within Snow Shoe Township (52% of its census blocks). 2,803 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±216); the 2020 Census counted 2,702.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,803
±216 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,702
Median household income
$68,984
±$8,106 (90% margin)
Centre County: $74,291
Median home value
$173,700
±$7,971 (90% margin)
Centre County: $323,500
Median gross rent
$830
±$121 (90% margin)
Centre County: $1,207
Where is Census Tract 102?
Census Tract 102 is one of 41 census tracts in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It covers 173.06 square miles of land, 16 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42027010200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Snow Shoe Township | 52% |
| Burnside Township, Centre County | 29% |
| Snow Shoe | 19% |
| Clarence | 7% |
| Moshannon | 4% |
| Pine Glen | 4% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 102: Tract 101 ($75,788), Tract 104 ($75,964), Tract 105 ($71,402), Tract 106 ($67,318), Tract 3307 in Clearfield County ($60,284), Tract 3308 in Clearfield County ($64,053), Tract 301 in Clinton County ($45,236) and Tract 302 in Clinton County ($64,278). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 102?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 102's population at 2,803 (±216) in 1,131 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,702 residents and 1,494 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 102 | Snow Shoe Township |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,803 ±216 | 1,694 |
| Households | 1,131 ±80 | 693 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.14 | 2.44 |
| Housing units | 1,454 ±80 | 901 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 102?
The median resident of Census Tract 102 is 45.5 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%. 0.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 102 | Snow Shoe Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 ±3.4 | 46.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±2.9 pts | 20.2% |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±2.2 pts | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.3% ±1.4 pts | 97.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±2.0 pts | 7.6% |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±3.0 pts | 16.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±2.0 pts | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.4% ±2.8 pts | 13.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.5% ±2.2 pts | 96.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 102 earn?
Half of the 1,131 households in Census Tract 102 earn less than $68,984 a year (±$8,106), against $74,291 across Centre County: 25th highest of the county's 38 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 102 | Snow Shoe Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,984 ±$8,106 | $66,161 |
| Mean household income | $81,679 ±$5,103 | $78,359 |
| Per capita income | $34,495 ±$2,362 | $33,250 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±2.3 pts | 8.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 1.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% ±3.2 pts | 86.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7% ±4.1 pts | 81.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 102?
Owners occupy 84.2% of Census Tract 102's occupied homes and renters 15.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,700 by its owner (±$7,971). The median renter pays $830 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 102 | Snow Shoe Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,700 ±$7,971 | $168,700 |
| Median gross rent | $830 ±$121 | $731 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±16.8 pts | 17.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,322 ±$77 | $1,375 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.2% ±3.6 pts | 83.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.8% ±3.6 pts | 16.5% |
| Housing units | 1,454 ±80 | 901 |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.6% ±3.6 pts | 84.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.2% ±2.9 pts | 12.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.6% ±3.5 pts | 17.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 102 get to work?
84.8% of Census Tract 102's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Tract 102 | Snow Shoe Township |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8% ±2.9 pts | 58.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8% ±3.6 pts | 83.9% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±2.4 pts | 4.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±2.6 pts | 8.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.9 min ±2.6 | 36.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 102 compare with the other tracts in Centre County?
Among Centre County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 102 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Centre County |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 41 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 41 |
| Median household income | 25th of 38 |
| Per capita income | 30th of 41 |
| Median home value | 36th of 38 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 38 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 28 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 40 |
| Median age | 10th of 41 |
| Owner-occupied share | 12th of 37 |
The tracts next to it on Centre County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 108.01 | 22nd | $71,544±$6,390 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 105 | 23rd | $71,402±$6,231 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 110.02 | 24th | $70,052±$14,829 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 102 | 25th | $68,984±$8,106 |
| Tract 106 | 26th | $67,318±$6,602 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 109.01 | 27th | $66,822±$9,275 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 111.02 | 28th | $62,760±$19,849 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 102?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 102 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections