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Census Tract 309, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 309, GEOID 42101030900, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, entirely within Philadelphia. 4,528 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±886); the 2020 Census counted 4,137.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,528
±886 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,137
Median household income
$55,000
±$10,400 (90% margin)
Philadelphia County: $61,953
Median home value
$217,000
±$22,532 (90% margin)
Philadelphia County: $243,100
Median gross rent
$1,489
±$164 (90% margin)
Philadelphia County: $1,397
Where is Census Tract 309?
Census Tract 309 is one of 408 census tracts in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.25 square miles of land, 16,614 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42101030900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 309: Tract 306 ($56,250), Tract 308 ($62,411), Tract 310 ($75,434), Tract 311.01 ($48,096), Tract 311.02 ($69,237) and Tract 390.01 ($59,458). 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 309?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 309's population at 4,528 (±886) in 1,614 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,137 residents and 1,459 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 309 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,528±886 | 1,579,706 |
| Households | 1,614±271 | 679,428 |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.37 | 2.26 |
| Housing units | 1,683±244 | 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 309?
The median resident of Census Tract 309 is 33.5 years old; 34.8% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.8%. 30.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 309 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5±2.8 | 35.3 |
| Under 18 years | 34.8%±5.9 pts | 21.2% |
| 65 years and over | 11.3%±4.8 pts | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.1%±12.2 pts | 15.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 18.8%±9.4 pts | 33.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.8%±12.9 pts | 38.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.3%±6.2 pts | 7.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.9%±9.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 30.9%±8.0 pts | 15.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.9%±10.2 pts | 24.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2%±5.0 pts | 3.7% |
| With a disability | 13.4%±5.1 pts | 17.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.7%±6.5 pts | 7.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.7%±7.7 pts | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6%±7.2 pts | 35.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 15.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.5%±4.1 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 309 earn?
Half of the 1,614 households in Census Tract 309 earn less than $55,000 a year (±$10,400), against $61,953 across Philadelphia County: 222nd highest of the county's 355 tracts with a reliable estimate. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 309 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000±$10,400 | $61,953 |
| Mean household income | $70,803±$11,394 | $90,217 |
| Per capita income | $24,326±$3,834 | $38,905 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4%±8.6 pts | 21.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1%±14.2 pts | 29.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.3%±9.7 pts | 26.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±1.6 pts | 94.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5%±10.6 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 309?
Owners occupy 54.1% of Census Tract 309's occupied homes and renters 45.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $217,000 by its owner (±$22,532). The median renter pays $1,489 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 309 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $217,000±$22,532 | $243,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,489±$164 | $1,397 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1%±21.6 pts | 44.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,379±$176 | $1,620 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.1%±12.5 pts | 51.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.9%±12.5 pts | 48.2% |
| Housing units | 1,683±244 | 748,270 |
| Single-family detached homes | 5.6%±4.9 pts | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4%±2.1 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 5.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0%±5.4 pts | 39.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0%±7.0 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 309 get to work?
67.9% of Census Tract 309's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 40.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 309 | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.0%±7.6 pts | 63.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3%±6.4 pts | 8.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9%±11.9 pts | 46.0% |
| Carpooled | 2.4%±3.4 pts | 7.8% |
| Public transportation | 19.3%±8.2 pts | 16.7% |
| Walked | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 7.1% |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±6.3 pts | 18.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 40.1 min±9.2 | 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 309 compare with the other tracts in Philadelphia County?
Among Philadelphia County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 309 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Philadelphia County | In Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 135th of 389 | 135th of 389 |
| Residents per square mile | 229th of 408 | 229th of 408 |
| Median household income | 222nd of 355 | 222nd of 355 |
| Per capita income | 282nd of 387 | 282nd of 387 |
| Median home value | 218th of 369 | 218th of 369 |
| Median gross rent | 151st of 377 | 151st of 377 |
| Poverty rate | 206th of 321 | 206th of 321 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 272nd of 347 | 272nd of 347 |
| Median age | 257th of 390 | 257th of 390 |
| Owner-occupied share | 185th of 378 | 185th of 378 |
The tracts next to it on Philadelphia County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 276 | 219th | $55,149±$12,619 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 172.02 | 220th | $55,147±$15,447 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 242 | 221st | $55,123±$28,691 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 309 | 222nd | $55,000±$10,400 |
| Tract 61 | 223rd | $54,246±$12,283 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 349 | 224th | $54,144±$15,818 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 325 | 225th | $54,138±$17,399 · 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 309?
Every figure for Census Tract 309 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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