Census tract · Fayette County
Census Tract 2601, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 2601, GEOID 42051260100, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, mostly within Washington Township, Fayette County (57% of its census blocks). 5,096 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±253); the 2020 Census counted 5,420.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,096
±253 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,420
Median household income
$43,275
±$11,068 (90% margin)
Fayette County: $58,236
Median home value
$132,700
±$9,430 (90% margin)
Fayette County: $143,200
Median gross rent
$695
±$73 (90% margin)
Fayette County: $793
Where is Census Tract 2601?
Census Tract 2601 is one of 36 census tracts in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It covers 10.41 square miles of land, 521 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42051260100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Washington Township, Fayette County | 57% |
| Belle Vernon | 26% |
| Fayette City | 18% |
| Fairhope | 15% |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 15% |
| Arnold City | 4% |
| Naomi | 2% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 2601: Tract 2602 ($65,638), Tract 2611 ($63,214), Tract 7840 in Washington County ($69,028), Tract 8056 in Westmoreland County ($50,588), Tract 8058 in Westmoreland County ($44,323) and Tract 8059.01 in Westmoreland County ($77,083). 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 2601?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2601's population at 5,096 (±253) in 2,525 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,420 residents and 2,738 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2601 | Washington Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,096 ±253 | 3,787 |
| Households | 2,525 ±188 | 1,792 |
| Average household size | 2.00 ±0.14 | 2.09 |
| Housing units | 2,858 ±231 | 1,957 |
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 2601?
The median resident of Census Tract 2601 is 45.7 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 23.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%.
| Measure | Tract 2601 | Washington Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 ±7.3 | 46.0 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±4.4 pts | 21.1% |
| 65 years and over | 23.4% ±5.4 pts | 23.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.9% ±3.7 pts | 93.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 1.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4% ±3.4 pts | 5.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% |
| With a disability | 23.5% ±5.5 pts | 21.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 1.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±3.0 pts | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8% ±4.6 pts | 17.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±4.7 pts | 92.0% |
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 2601 earn?
Half of the 2,525 households in Census Tract 2601 earn less than $43,275 a year (±$11,068), against $58,236 across Fayette County: 33rd highest of the county's 35 tracts with a reliable estimate. 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2601 | Washington Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,275 ±$11,068 | $39,744 |
| Mean household income | $59,763 ±$10,689 | $54,783 |
| Per capita income | $29,360 ±$5,229 | $25,672 |
| People below the poverty line | 29.0% ±8.2 pts | 31.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.6% ±15.8 pts | 52.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.5% ±7.5 pts | 20.9% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.7 pts | 95.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1% ±3.3 pts | 92.5% |
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 2601?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Census Tract 2601's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,700 by its owner (±$9,430). The median renter pays $695 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2601 | Washington Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,700 ±$9,430 | $135,200 |
| Median gross rent | $695 ±$73 | $685 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3% ±16.6 pts | 48.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,149 ±$108 | $1,167 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1% ±7.6 pts | 69.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.9% ±7.6 pts | 30.9% |
| Housing units | 2,858 ±231 | 1,957 |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4% ±7.1 pts | 78.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±2.7 pts | 5.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.9% ±7.0 pts | 24.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±6.5 pts | 10.9% |
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 2601 get to work?
79.0% of Census Tract 2601's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Tract 2601 | Washington Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.8% ±6.8 pts | 43.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±4.6 pts | 9.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0% ±7.0 pts | 72.9% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±4.8 pts | 11.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±4.7 pts | 14.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min ±6.7 | 31.6 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 2601 compare with the other tracts in Fayette County?
Among Fayette County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2601 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Fayette County |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 36 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 35 |
| Per capita income | 29th of 36 |
| Median home value | 19th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 33 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 36 |
| Median age | 15th of 36 |
| Owner-occupied share | 29th of 36 |
The tracts next to it on Fayette County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2607 | 30th | $46,042±$20,998 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2608 | 31st | $45,689±$11,130 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2622 | 32nd | $45,549±$11,160 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2601 | 33rd | $43,275±$11,068 |
| Tract 2612 | 34th | $32,220±$8,183 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2619 | 35th | $26,066±$9,603 |
"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 2601?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2601 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
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