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Census Tract 1608.02, Baltimore city, Maryland
Census Tract 1608.02, GEOID 24510160802, in Baltimore city, Maryland, entirely within Baltimore. 2,998 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±653); the 2020 Census counted 2,617.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,998
±653 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,617
Median household income
$52,122
±$11,085 (90% margin)
Baltimore city: $62,177
Median home value
$140,600
±$37,389 (90% margin)
Baltimore city: $229,600
Median gross rent
$1,670
±$109 (90% margin)
Baltimore city: $1,331
Where is Census Tract 1608.02?
Census Tract 1608.02 is one of 199 census tracts in Baltimore city, Maryland. It covers 0.47 square miles of land, 5,521 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 24510160802, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 1608.02: Tract 1509, Tract 1607 ($35,565), Tract 1608.01 ($74,396), Tract 2006 ($49,266), Tract 2007.01 ($46,023), Tract 2803.01 ($52,303) and Tract 2804.02 ($54,444). 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 1608.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1608.02's population at 2,998 (±653) in 997 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,617 residents and 1,168 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1608.02 | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,998 ±653 | 573,243 |
| Households | 997 ±135 | 255,668 |
| Average household size | 3.00 ±0.42 | 2.16 |
| Housing units | 1,246 ±120 | 295,032 |
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 1608.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 1608.02 is 33.6 years old; 37.2% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 95.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%.
| Measure | Tract 1608.02 | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 ±2.5 | 36.2 |
| Under 18 years | 37.2% ±5.2 pts | 20.9% |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±4.1 pts | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 8.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 26.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 95.1% ±4.1 pts | 58.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±4.0 pts | 3.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 9.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±3.2 pts | 12.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±5.7 pts | 16.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.7% ±7.3 pts | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9% ±5.9 pts | 36.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±6.8 pts | 18.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.0% ±2.2 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 1608.02 earn?
Half of the 997 households in Census Tract 1608.02 earn less than $52,122 a year (±$11,085), against $62,177 across Baltimore city: 113th highest of the county's 185 tracts with a reliable estimate. 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1608.02 | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,122 ±$11,085 | $62,177 |
| Mean household income | $79,027 ±$17,114 | $89,265 |
| Per capita income | $27,010 ±$5,348 | $40,604 |
| People below the poverty line | 35.6% ±11.9 pts | 19.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.9% ±24.9 pts | 25.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.1% ±12.3 pts | 23.2% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% ±8.1 pts | 93.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3% ±8.3 pts | 85.4% |
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 1608.02?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Census Tract 1608.02's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,600 by its owner (±$37,389). The median renter pays $1,670 a month including utilities, and 72.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1608.02 | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,600 ±$37,389 | $229,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,670 ±$109 | $1,331 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 72.7% ±26.3 pts | 44.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,292 ±$247 | $1,789 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9% ±11.2 pts | 47.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.1% ±11.2 pts | 52.5% |
| Housing units | 1,246 ±120 | 295,032 |
| Single-family detached homes | 10.6% ±8.2 pts | 14.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 4.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 46.8% ±10.9 pts | 41.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 23.4% ±9.3 pts | 26.7% |
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 1608.02 get to work?
51.0% of Census Tract 1608.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 41.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1608.02 | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3% ±7.7 pts | 63.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% ±7.4 pts | 6.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 51.0% ±13.7 pts | 55.5% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±10.1 pts | 7.1% |
| Public transportation | 23.7% ±16.9 pts | 10.3% |
| Walked | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 5.6% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% ±8.0 pts | 17.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.3 min ±8.3 | 29.1 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 1608.02 compare with the other tracts in Baltimore city?
Among Baltimore city's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1608.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Baltimore city | In Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83rd of 198 | 83rd of 198 |
| Residents per square mile | 157th of 199 | 157th of 199 |
| Median household income | 113th of 185 | 113th of 185 |
| Per capita income | 142nd of 198 | 142nd of 198 |
| Median home value | 145th of 180 | 145th of 180 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 186 | 32nd of 186 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 155 | 29th of 155 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th of 169 | 124th of 169 |
| Median age | 138th of 199 | 138th of 199 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th of 185 | 19th of 185 |
The tracts next to it on Baltimore city's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2003 | 110th | $52,409±$24,563 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2803.01 | 111th | $52,303±$11,667 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 906 | 112th | $52,128±$5,113 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1608.02 | 113th | $52,122±$11,085 |
| Tract 2709.01 | 114th | $51,784±$8,367 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2603.02 | 115th | $51,715±$16,311 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2503.03 | 116th | $50,990±$12,572 · 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 1608.02?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1608.02 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