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Abbottstown

Pennsylvania · 1,022 residents · 0.546 sq mi
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Abbottstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,022
+13%since 2000
from 905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,872 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+15%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4346288231K1K1990201020202024Abbottstown
2024940
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,411
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,219
+40%since 2000
from $17,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(853)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(132)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score32.5%(332)
Diversity Score
32
+138%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

Abbottstown, Pennsylvania has about 1,022 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania earns about $62,411 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 $150,900, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% 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 8.8% 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 523 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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