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Apollo

Pennsylvania · 1,537 residents (2025 est.) · 0.305 sq mi
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Apollo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 277 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,488
−16%since 2000
from 1,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,879 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 5,787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,537 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Apollo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,989 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,887
+93%since 2000
from $13,415 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+4%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,675)
Black3.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(180)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,339)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(26)
Asian4.6%(69)
Other2%(30)
Diversity Score23.4%(348)
Diversity Score
23
+129%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apollo, Pennsylvania?

Apollo, Pennsylvania has about 1,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apollo, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Apollo, Pennsylvania earns about $52,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Apollo, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Apollo, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Apollo, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Apollo, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Apollo, Pennsylvania?

About 18.2% of people in Apollo, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Apollo, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Apollo, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 414 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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