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Apollo

Pennsylvania · 1,615 residents · 0.305 sq mi
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Apollo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,173. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,615
−8%since 2000
from 1,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,295 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 5,787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Apollo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,173
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,989 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,835
+78%since 2000
from $13,415 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,422)
Black2.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(28)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other5%(81)
Diversity Score23.9%(385)
Diversity Score
24
+134%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apollo, Pennsylvania?

Apollo, Pennsylvania has about 1,615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apollo, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Apollo, Pennsylvania earns about $43,173 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Apollo, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% 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 11.6% 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 287 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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