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Alba

Pennsylvania · 157 residents · 0.674 sq mi
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Alba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,500. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−16%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+21%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
941211491772041990201020202024Alba
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,504
+53%since 2000
from $11,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−34%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(175)
Black3.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(26)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(150)
Black1.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(17)
Diversity Score
11
−24%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alba, Pennsylvania?

Alba, Pennsylvania has about 157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alba, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Alba, Pennsylvania earns about $38,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alba, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Alba, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $72,500.

How educated are people in Alba, Pennsylvania?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alba, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alba, Pennsylvania?

About 3.5% of people in Alba, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alba, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Alba, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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