Census tract · Montgomery County
Census Tract 2043, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 2043, GEOID 42091204300, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, entirely within Bala Cynwyd and Lower Merion Township. 3,638 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±432); the 2020 Census counted 3,259.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,638
±432 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,259
Median household income
$118,634
±$22,496 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $113,915
Median home value
$458,100
±$42,475 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $436,700
Median gross rent
$1,917
±$301 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $1,683
Where is Census Tract 2043?
Census Tract 2043 is one of 219 census tracts in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.76 square miles of land, 4,311 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42091204300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Bala Cynwyd | 100% |
| Lower Merion Township | 100% |
11 census tracts border Census Tract 2043: Tract 2044 ($193,750), Tract 2045 ($233,906), Tract 120 in Philadelphia County ($59,609), Tract 121 in Philadelphia County ($57,039), Tract 122.03 in Philadelphia County ($72,429), Tract 122.04 in Philadelphia County ($41,735), Tract 207.02 in Philadelphia County ($136,875), Tract 209 in Philadelphia County ($99,741), Tract 210 in Philadelphia County ($91,056), Tract 9800.02 in Philadelphia County* and Tract 9801 in Philadelphia County ($111,295). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income; * a special land-use tract (water, a park or an institution) with few or no residents.
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 2043?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2043's population at 3,638 (±432) in 1,809 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,259 residents and 2,037 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2043 | Bala Cynwyd |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,638±432 | 10,227 |
| Households | 1,809±196 | 3,992 |
| Average household size | 2.01±0.16 | 2.55 |
| Housing units | 1,911±188 | 4,332 |
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 2043?
The median resident of Census Tract 2043 is 39.6 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 28.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.9%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2043 | Bala Cynwyd |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±9.2 | 39.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4%±3.9 pts | 31.0% |
| 65 years and over | 28.8%±7.0 pts | 20.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 1.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.3%±6.8 pts | 76.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.9%±6.2 pts | 12.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.5%±2.9 pts | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±2.5 pts | 3.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±2.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9%±4.5 pts | 12.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5%±3.9 pts | 12.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±5.4 pts | 5.6% |
| With a disability | 10.9%±6.1 pts | 9.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 1.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0%±2.6 pts | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.9%±8.9 pts | 75.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 38.0%±7.2 pts | 46.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.6%±5.8 pts | 87.7% |
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 2043 earn?
Half of the 1,809 households in Census Tract 2043 earn less than $118,634 a year (±$22,496), against $113,915 across Montgomery County: 102nd highest of the county's 213 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2043 | Bala Cynwyd |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,634±$22,496 | $150,000 |
| Mean household income | $195,373±$59,841 | $235,410 |
| Per capita income | $97,730±$29,111 | $92,895 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9%±3.7 pts | 11.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.5%±4.0 pts | 20.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±5.5 pts | 7.6% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4%±1.0 pts | 98.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2%±6.1 pts | 96.8% |
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 2043?
Owners occupy 55.1% of Census Tract 2043's occupied homes and renters 44.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $458,100 by its owner (±$42,475). The median renter pays $1,917 a month including utilities, and 31.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2043 | Bala Cynwyd |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $458,100±$42,475 | $640,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,917±$301 | $1,886 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.2%±14.4 pts | 37.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,973±$974 | $3,610 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.1%±7.0 pts | 69.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.9%±7.0 pts | 30.1% |
| Housing units | 1,911±188 | 4,332 |
| Single-family detached homes | 18.9%±6.8 pts | 48.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.1%±4.5 pts | 3.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.2%±6.2 pts | 8.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9%±6.6 pts | 24.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3%±2.7 pts | 9.9% |
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 2043 get to work?
57.7% of Census Tract 2043's workers drive alone and 31.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 2043 | Bala Cynwyd |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2%±8.5 pts | 65.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 57.7%±10.4 pts | 53.9% |
| Carpooled | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 5.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9%±3.0 pts | 4.3% |
| Walked | 3.9%±2.9 pts | 2.1% |
| Worked from home | 31.1%±9.2 pts | 31.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±5.4 | 27.6 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 2043 compare with the other tracts in Montgomery County?
Among Montgomery County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2043 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Montgomery County | In Bala Cynwyd |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 120th of 216 | 2nd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th of 219 | 1st of 3 |
| Median household income | 102nd of 213 | 3rd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 12th of 216 | 1st of 3 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 213 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 198 | 1st of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 69th of 102 | 2nd of 2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 216 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median age | 130th of 216 | 2nd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 171st of 214 | 3rd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Montgomery County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2070.04 | 99th | $120,667±$18,630 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2034.02 | 100th | $120,273±$22,126 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2058.06 | 101st | $118,958±$20,700 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2043 | 102nd | $118,634±$22,496 |
| Tract 2022.01 | 103rd | $118,182±$22,562 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2040.08 | 104th | $117,250±$44,178 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2082.03 | 105th | $117,121±$34,052 · 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 2043?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2043 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections