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Census Tract 279.01, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 279.01, GEOID 42101027901, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, entirely within Philadelphia. 2,767 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±758); the 2020 Census counted 3,796.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,767
±758 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,796
Median household income
$28,824
±$14,596 (90% margin)
Philadelphia County: $61,953
Median home value
$133,700
±$36,290 (90% margin)
Philadelphia County: $243,100
Median gross rent
$987
±$342 (90% margin)
Philadelphia County: $1,397
Where is Census Tract 279.01?
Census Tract 279.01 is one of 408 census tracts in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.16 square miles of land, 23,578 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42101027901, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 279.01: Tract 247 ($52,105), Tract 249 ($32,083), Tract 277 ($22,865), Tract 278 and Tract 279.02 ($51,950). 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 279.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 279.01's population at 2,767 (±758) in 1,422 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,796 residents and 1,687 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 279.01 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,767±758 | 1,579,706 |
| Households | 1,422±231 | 679,428 |
| Average household size | 1.94±0.37 | 2.26 |
| Housing units | 1,609±169 | 748,270 |
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 279.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 279.01 is 40.3 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 92.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.0%.
| Measure | Tract 279.01 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±7.5 | 35.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±5.9 pts | 21.2% |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±8.2 pts | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0%±7.7 pts | 15.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 33.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 92.0%±7.7 pts | 38.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 7.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 4.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.8 pts | 15.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±7.8 pts | 24.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8%±3.2 pts | 3.7% |
| With a disability | 15.7%±5.8 pts | 17.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±10.2 pts | 7.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.7%±7.2 pts | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9%±8.7 pts | 35.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4%±7.3 pts | 15.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6%±6.4 pts | 86.5% |
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 279.01 earn?
Half of the 1,422 households in Census Tract 279.01 earn less than $28,824 a year (±$14,596), against $61,953 across Philadelphia County: 337th highest of the county's 355 tracts with a reliable estimate. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 279.01 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $28,824±$14,596 | $61,953 |
| Mean household income | $47,998±$12,946 | $90,217 |
| Per capita income | $24,776±$5,800 | $38,905 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.8%±16.9 pts | 21.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.8%±29.3 pts | 29.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 35.8%±13.5 pts | 26.2% |
| Households with a computer | 84.3%±9.8 pts | 94.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.2%±9.1 pts | 89.1% |
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 279.01?
Owners occupy 66.5% of Census Tract 279.01's occupied homes and renters 33.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,700 by its owner (±$36,290). The median renter pays $987 a month including utilities, and 50.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 279.01 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,700±$36,290 | $243,100 |
| Median gross rent | $987±$342 | $1,397 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.4%±24.8 pts | 44.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,104±$237 | $1,620 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.5%±13.8 pts | 51.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.5%±13.8 pts | 48.2% |
| Housing units | 1,609±169 | 748,270 |
| Single-family detached homes | 4.0%±3.8 pts | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2%±2.0 pts | 5.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 61.2%±13.7 pts | 39.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 38.3%±12.4 pts | 27.9% |
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 279.01 get to work?
23.3% of Census Tract 279.01's workers drive alone and 36.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 279.01 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±10.6 pts | 63.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 19.1%±19.8 pts | 8.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 23.3%±12.4 pts | 46.0% |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±8.4 pts | 7.8% |
| Public transportation | 33.7%±15.4 pts | 16.7% |
| Walked | 1.3%±2.1 pts | 7.1% |
| Worked from home | 36.4%±18.0 pts | 18.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min±11.8 | 31.7 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 279.01 compare with the other tracts in Philadelphia County?
Among Philadelphia County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 279.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Philadelphia County | In Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 297th of 389 | 297th of 389 |
| Residents per square mile | 133rd of 408 | 133rd of 408 |
| Median household income | 337th of 355 | 337th of 355 |
| Per capita income | 280th of 387 | 280th of 387 |
| Median home value | 305th of 369 | 305th of 369 |
| Median gross rent | 339th of 377 | 339th of 377 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 321 | 81st of 321 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 239th of 347 | 239th of 347 |
| Median age | 112th of 390 | 112th of 390 |
| Owner-occupied share | 88th of 378 | 88th of 378 |
The tracts next to it on Philadelphia County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 175 | 334th | $31,261±$8,508 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 145 | 335th | $30,643±$13,529 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 63 | 336th | $29,464±$9,521 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 279.01 | 337th | $28,824±$14,596 |
| Tract 173 | 338th | $28,372±$14,031 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 201.01 | 339th | $28,190±$9,312 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 74 | 340th | $27,902±$10,533 · 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 279.01?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 279.01 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