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Figure 5.2. Tracking Core Indicators, Eastern North Philadelphia Neighborhood
Core Indicators of Neighborhood Quality
Neighborhood Eastern North Philadelphia
City
Philadelphia, PA
Resident Employment
Helping low-income residents get jobs and keep them is one of the most difficult community
development challenges. Increased numbers of employed residents are a welcome sign of neighborhood
strength. Changes in employment levels, as well as the incomes earned by residents, often are
tied to the performance of specific economic sectors, which display different patterns of gain and loss.
Interpretation of Employed Residents (Chart Below)
Overall, the number of employed residents in Eastern North Philadelphia increased slightly between
2005 and 2010, outpacing comparison areas. As noted on page 4, the neighborhood gained
population between 2000 and 2010. Based on the pattern among BSC neighborhoods nationwide,
Eastern North’s gain in employed residents is consistent with the size of its population gains.
Target Area Percent of Comparison Area Values:
Most Recent Year
Not Applicable
Over Time + 8%
120
Index of Employed Residents By Area, 2004/2005–2009/2010
Index of Employed Residents
110
100
90
Eastern North Philadelphia
Comparisons
All City Low/Moderate Income Tracts
80
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year (Two-Year Average)
Local Employment Dynamics data, analyzed by LISC Research and Assessment
Source: LISC Neighborhood Monitoring Reports, February 2013.