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Albion

Pennsylvania · 1,528 residents · 1.078 sq mi
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Albion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,528
−5%since 2000
from 1,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,417 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Albion
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,007 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,550
+53%since 2000
from $15,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,565)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,434)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(29)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score8.7%(132)
Diversity Score
9
+70%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, Pennsylvania?

Albion, Pennsylvania has about 1,528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albion, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Albion, Pennsylvania earns about $41,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albion, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Albion, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Albion, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albion, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Albion, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albion, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Albion, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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