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Census Tract 9613, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 9613, GEOID 42127961300, in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, mostly within Sterling Township (60% of its census blocks). 2,777 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±323); the 2020 Census counted 2,832.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,777
±323 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,832
Median household income
$61,412
±$7,084 (90% margin)
Wayne County: $62,381
Median home value
$234,200
±$18,631 (90% margin)
Wayne County: $242,100
Median gross rent
$898
±$186 (90% margin)
Wayne County: $1,038
Where is Census Tract 9613?
Census Tract 9613 is one of 17 census tracts in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It covers 41.85 square miles of land, 68 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42127961300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Sterling Township | 60% |
| Dreher Township | 40% |
| Pocono Springs | 17% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 9613: Tract 1129.02 in Lackawanna County ($80,071), Tract 3003.08 in Monroe County ($72,102), Tract 3003.17 in Monroe County ($80,106), Tract 3003.18 in Monroe County ($91,875), Tract 9509.01 in Pike County ($64,313), Tract 9612.01 ($59,688), Tract 9612.02 ($71,250) and Tract 9614 ($55,536). 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 9613?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9613's population at 2,777 (±323) in 1,107 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,832 residents and 1,634 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9613 | Sterling Township |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,777 ±323 | 1,407 |
| Households | 1,107 ±118 | 576 |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.18 | 2.44 |
| Housing units | 1,584 ±103 | 813 |
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 9613?
The median resident of Census Tract 9613 is 47.3 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.8%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9613 | Sterling Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 ±4.1 | 54.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±4.0 pts | 14.9% |
| 65 years and over | 24.6% ±4.7 pts | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.8% ±4.3 pts | 2.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.6% ±5.3 pts | 87.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3% ±2.5 pts | 3.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.8% ±4.3 pts | 4.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4% ±2.6 pts | 14.9% |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±2.8 pts | 20.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3% ±4.0 pts | 5.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1% ±4.1 pts | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0% ±3.9 pts | 18.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0% ±2.8 pts | 91.6% |
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 9613 earn?
Half of the 1,107 households in Census Tract 9613 earn less than $61,412 a year (±$7,084), against $62,381 across Wayne County: 11th highest of the county's 17 tracts with a reliable estimate. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9613 | Sterling Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,412 ±$7,084 | $70,417 |
| Mean household income | $85,574 ±$8,076 | $89,832 |
| Per capita income | $34,492 ±$3,282 | $37,128 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2% ±5.4 pts | 8.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9% ±12.9 pts | 11.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2% ±3.9 pts | 8.9% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±3.0 pts | 95.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±4.9 pts | 85.8% |
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 9613?
Owners occupy 82.5% of Census Tract 9613's occupied homes and renters 17.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $234,200 by its owner (±$18,631). The median renter pays $898 a month including utilities, and 50.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9613 | Sterling Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $234,200 ±$18,631 | $231,600 |
| Median gross rent | $898 ±$186 | $869 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.0% ±19.7 pts | 45.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,735 ±$158 | $1,731 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.5% ±5.8 pts | 89.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.5% ±5.8 pts | 10.2% |
| Housing units | 1,584 ±103 | 813 |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0% ±5.2 pts | 82.9% |
| Mobile homes | 16.7% ±4.3 pts | 14.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.1% ±4.1 pts | 10.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±3.9 pts | 2.8% |
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 9613 get to work?
74.8% of Census Tract 9613's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Tract 9613 | Sterling Township |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9% ±4.3 pts | 58.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8% ±6.4 pts | 83.5% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±3.3 pts | 6.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% ±5.5 pts | 7.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±2.9 | 25.0 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 9613 compare with the other tracts in Wayne County?
Among Wayne County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9613 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Wayne County |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 17 |
| Median household income | 11th of 17 |
| Per capita income | 12th of 17 |
| Median home value | 11th of 17 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 14 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 17 |
| Median age | 13th of 17 |
| Owner-occupied share | 11th of 17 |
The tracts next to it on Wayne County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603 | 8th | $67,778±$15,836 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9608 | 9th | $65,625±$10,818 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9609 | 10th | $63,859±$7,647 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9613 | 11th | $61,412±$7,084 |
| Tract 9606 | 12th | $60,590±$4,839 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9612.01 | 13th | $59,688±$30,514 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9601 | 14th | $58,938±$16,020 · 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 9613?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9613 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