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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Abbottstown

Pennsylvania · 905 residents · 0.546 sq mi
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Abbottstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,063. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $96,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

905
+81%since 1990
from 499 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,658 / sq mi
+81%since 1990
from 914 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
−13%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4346288231K1K1990201020202024Abbottstown
2024940
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,063
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,444 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,246
+35%since 1990
from $12,779 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$608
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
18.3% rent
2.0
−21%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(495)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0.8%(4)
Diversity Score7.2%(36)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(847)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(124)
14
+90%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

Abbottstown, Pennsylvania has about 905 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania earns about $49,063 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% 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 2.4% of people in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abbottstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Abbottstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 406 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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