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Allison

Pennsylvania · 503 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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Population has declined 6% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $32,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−6%since 2019
from 533 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
747 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 792 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+3%since 2019
from 44.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
303425547669791201020202024Allison
2024573
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,866
Unchangedsince 2019
from $22,872 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance32%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services16.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
22.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(492)
Black4.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(16)
Diversity Score18.1%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(431)
Black6.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score25.5%(128)
Diversity Score
26
+41%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+27%since 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
Female
55.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allison, Pennsylvania?

Allison, Pennsylvania has about 503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Allison, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Allison, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $32,200.

How educated are people in Allison, Pennsylvania?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Allison, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allison, Pennsylvania?

About 22.7% of people in Allison, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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