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Aldan

Pennsylvania · 4,244 residents · 0.597 sq mi
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Aldan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
4,244
−2%since 2000
from 4,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,109 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Aldan
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,769
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,487
+56%since 2000
from $22,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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
$172,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(2,098)
Black36.9%(1,564)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(196)
Asian4.6%(194)
Other3.5%(149)
Diversity Score75.8%(3,217)
Diversity Score
76
+386%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aldan, Pennsylvania?

Aldan, Pennsylvania has about 4,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aldan, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Aldan, Pennsylvania earns about $80,769 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 $172,700, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Aldan, Pennsylvania?

About 23.9% 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 4.3% 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 305 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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