Census tract · Fayette County
Census Tract 2602, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 2602, GEOID 42051260200, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, mostly within Perry Township, Fayette County (55% of its census blocks). 4,119 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±342); the 2020 Census counted 4,043.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,119
±342 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,043
Median household income
$65,638
±$7,512 (90% margin)
Fayette County: $58,236
Median home value
$197,400
±$35,089 (90% margin)
Fayette County: $143,200
Median gross rent
$781
±$104 (90% margin)
Fayette County: $793
Where is Census Tract 2602?
Census Tract 2602 is one of 36 census tracts in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It covers 21.80 square miles of land, 185 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42051260200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Perry Township, Fayette County | 55% |
| Perryopolis | 45% |
| Star Junction | 11% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 2602: Tract 2601 ($43,275), Tract 2603 ($62,019), Tract 2610 ($57,250), Tract 2611 ($63,214), Tract 8059.01 in Westmoreland County ($77,083) and Tract 8062 in Westmoreland County ($66,958). 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 2602?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2602's population at 4,119 (±342) in 1,816 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,043 residents and 1,965 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2602 | Perry Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,119 ±342 | 2,590 |
| Households | 1,816 ±153 | 1,116 |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.15 | 2.32 |
| Housing units | 1,968 ±148 | 1,190 |
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 2602?
The median resident of Census Tract 2602 is 47.8 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 26.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.4%.
| Measure | Tract 2602 | Perry Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 ±3.0 | 50.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±3.6 pts | 19.8% |
| 65 years and over | 26.8% ±3.4 pts | 30.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.8% ±4.4 pts | 90.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±4.2 pts | 8.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±1.9 pts | 7.3% |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±3.4 pts | 14.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.7 pts | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2% ±3.5 pts | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±3.1 pts | 92.6% |
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 2602 earn?
Half of the 1,816 households in Census Tract 2602 earn less than $65,638 a year (±$7,512), against $58,236 across Fayette County: 10th highest of the county's 35 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2602 | Perry Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,638 ±$7,512 | $67,833 |
| Mean household income | $78,164 ±$5,267 | $82,044 |
| Per capita income | $34,382 ±$2,713 | $35,460 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9% ±5.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8% ±4.1 pts | 12.9% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% ±4.2 pts | 89.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9% ±4.5 pts | 86.5% |
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 2602?
Owners occupy 79.4% of Census Tract 2602's occupied homes and renters 20.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,400 by its owner (±$35,089). The median renter pays $781 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2602 | Perry Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,400 ±$35,089 | $211,700 |
| Median gross rent | $781 ±$104 | $790 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9% ±14.0 pts | 31.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,378 ±$135 | $1,330 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.4% ±4.3 pts | 80.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.6% ±4.3 pts | 19.4% |
| Housing units | 1,968 ±148 | 1,190 |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9% ±5.1 pts | 78.2% |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% ±2.9 pts | 11.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 2.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.5% ±5.3 pts | 30.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±1.9 pts | 4.3% |
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 2602 get to work?
71.8% of Census Tract 2602's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Tract 2602 | Perry Township, Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7% ±4.5 pts | 59.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8% ±5.3 pts | 66.7% |
| Carpooled | 13.9% ±4.9 pts | 18.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% ±3.5 pts | 10.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min ±2.2 | 31.2 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 2602 compare with the other tracts in Fayette County?
Among Fayette County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2602 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Fayette County |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 36 |
| Median household income | 10th of 35 |
| Per capita income | 13th of 36 |
| Median home value | 7th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 33 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 36 |
| Median age | 7th of 36 |
| Owner-occupied share | 15th of 36 |
The tracts next to it on Fayette County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2633 | 7th | $70,078±$17,581 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2627.02 | 8th | $69,183±$17,368 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2605 | 9th | $66,554±$13,370 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2602 | 10th | $65,638±$7,512 |
| Tract 2614.01 | 11th | $65,174±$14,163 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2615 | 12th | $64,013±$16,844 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2611 | 13th | $63,214±$12,616 · 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 2602?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2602 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