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Census Tract 2038.03, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 2038.03, GEOID 42091203803, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, entirely within Norristown. 6,494 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±986); the 2020 Census counted 5,956.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,494
±986 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,956
Median household income
$55,833
±$20,312 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $113,915
Median home value
$184,100
±$9,942 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $436,700
Median gross rent
$1,331
±$64 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $1,683
Where is Census Tract 2038.03?
Census Tract 2038.03 is one of 219 census tracts in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.29 square miles of land, 20,328 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42091203803, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Norristown | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 2038.03: Tract 2034.01 ($81,838), Tract 2038.01 ($92,628), Tract 2038.04 ($63,891), Tract 2039.01 ($67,643) and Tract 2039.02 ($66,875). 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 2038.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2038.03's population at 6,494 (±986) in 2,322 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,956 residents and 2,244 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2038.03 | Norristown |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,494 ±986 | 35,893 |
| Households | 2,322 ±363 | 12,642 |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.30 | 2.77 |
| Housing units | 2,486 ±324 | 13,861 |
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 2038.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 2038.03 is 28.9 years old; 32.3% are under 18 and 5.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.3%. 25.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2038.03 | Norristown |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.9 ±4.5 | 33.2 |
| Under 18 years | 32.3% ±5.3 pts | 24.9% |
| 65 years and over | 5.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.2% ±11.4 pts | 34.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.1% ±6.1 pts | 26.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.3% ±12.4 pts | 31.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 25.5% ±11.8 pts | 18.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.2% ±9.7 pts | 28.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±3.7 pts | 3.7% |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±4.2 pts | 13.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5% ±6.6 pts | 11.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.3% ±7.7 pts | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.2% ±8.3 pts | 23.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±6.2 pts | 7.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±8.2 pts | 89.2% |
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 2038.03 earn?
Half of the 2,322 households in Census Tract 2038.03 earn less than $55,833 a year (±$20,312), against $113,915 across Montgomery County: 209th highest of the county's 213 tracts with a reliable estimate. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2038.03 | Norristown |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,833 ±$20,312 | $66,701 |
| Mean household income | $62,537 ±$10,132 | $76,353 |
| Per capita income | $21,449 ±$3,361 | $27,821 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.1% ±15.2 pts | 18.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.7% ±22.6 pts | 22.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.1% ±7.2 pts | 24.4% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±3.5 pts | 95.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±5.3 pts | 90.5% |
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 2038.03?
Owners occupy 27.0% of Census Tract 2038.03's occupied homes and renters 73.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,100 by its owner (±$9,942). The median renter pays $1,331 a month including utilities, and 52.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2038.03 | Norristown |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,100 ±$9,942 | $213,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,331 ±$64 | $1,422 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.1% ±13.0 pts | 47.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,015 ±$391 | $1,758 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 27.0% ±12.0 pts | 42.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 73.0% ±12.0 pts | 57.3% |
| Housing units | 2,486 ±324 | 13,861 |
| Single-family detached homes | 6.8% ±4.9 pts | 13.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.0% ±8.8 pts | 32.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.4% ±8.7 pts | 17.6% |
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 2038.03 get to work?
51.2% of Census Tract 2038.03's workers drive alone and 15.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 2038.03 | Norristown |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3% ±8.8 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±6.8 pts | 7.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 51.2% ±9.9 pts | 60.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% ±9.0 pts | 13.2% |
| Public transportation | 11.1% ±8.2 pts | 6.1% |
| Walked | 6.1% ±4.9 pts | 4.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.6% ±8.0 pts | 12.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min ±4.7 | 26.9 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 2038.03 compare with the other tracts in Montgomery County?
Among Montgomery County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2038.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Montgomery County | In Norristown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 216 | 2nd of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 219 | 2nd of 9 |
| Median household income | 209th of 213 | 8th of 9 |
| Per capita income | 214th of 216 | 8th of 9 |
| Median home value | 206th of 213 | 6th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 164th of 198 | 7th of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 102 | 2nd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 207th of 216 | 6th of 9 |
| Median age | 213th of 216 | 8th of 9 |
| Owner-occupied share | 211th of 214 | 8th of 9 |
The tracts next to it on Montgomery County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2089.01 | 206th | $58,281±$17,552 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2024.01 | 207th | $58,205±$12,480 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2009.02 | 208th | $57,000±$17,845 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2038.03 | 209th | $55,833±$20,312 |
| Tract 2088.02 | 210th | $52,137±$21,551 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2036.01 | 211th | $46,654±$15,493 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2088.01 | 212th | $40,938±$17,653 · 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 2038.03?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2038.03 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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
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