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Aldan

Pennsylvania · 4,152 residents · 0.597 sq mi
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Aldan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,319. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $188,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,152
−4%since 2000
from 4,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,955 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 7,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Aldan
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,319
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,358
+42%since 2000
from $22,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,000)
Black4.3%(186)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(40)
Asian1.3%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(673)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(3,124)
Black18.3%(759)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(87)
Asian2.6%(108)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,958)
Diversity Score
47
+202%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aldan, Pennsylvania?

Aldan, Pennsylvania has about 4,152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aldan, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Aldan, Pennsylvania earns about $62,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aldan, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Aldan, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $188,000, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Aldan, Pennsylvania?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Aldan, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aldan, Pennsylvania?

About 5.7% of people in Aldan, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aldan, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Aldan, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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