Realities

In Taller Puertorriqueño’s North Philadelphia community, 60% of residents identify as Latino

The neighborhood has a 64% poverty rate, with 67% of children aged 3 to 17 living below the poverty line

49% of youth ages 18-24 have high school diplomas

Less than 2% of 18 to 24 year olds hold a bachelor’s degree or higher educational attainment

Source: 2010 United States Census