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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Abbottstown

Pennsylvania · 499 residents · 0.546 sq mi
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Abbottstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,444. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 406 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $73,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

499
−45%vs 2000
vs 905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
914 / sq mi
−45%vs 2000
vs 1,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
+15%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4346288231K1K1990201020202024Abbottstown
2024940
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,444
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,063 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,779
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,246 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$340
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $608 in 2000
US average: $450
70.2%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
2.5
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(847)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(124)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(495)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(36)
7
−47%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.0%
−15.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

Abbottstown, Pennsylvania has about 499 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania earns about $29,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abbottstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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