CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Archbald

Pennsylvania · 6,291 residents · 17.088 sq mi

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Archbald has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,590. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $64,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 8%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

6,291

+1%vs 2000

vs 6,220 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

368 / sq mi

+1%vs 2000

vs 364 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.7

−6%vs 2000

vs 40.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20247K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,590

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $39,428 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,799

−39%vs 2000

vs $19,352 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.2%

+2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$64,500

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $92,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$324

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $498 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

80.0%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.3% in 2000

20.0% rent

Afford Score

2.3

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.3%(6,116)

Black0.3%(17)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(25)

Asian0.2%(13)

Other0%

Diversity Score2.2%(138)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.7%(6,272)

Black0.2%(12)

Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.1%(7)

Diversity Score1%(65)

Diversity Score

−54%vs 2000

vs 2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.1%

−6.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.2%

−16.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

−5.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.6 min

+4%vs 2000

vs 14.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archbald, Pennsylvania?

Archbald, Pennsylvania has about 6,291 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Archbald, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Archbald, Pennsylvania earns about $27,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Archbald, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Archbald, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Archbald, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Archbald, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Archbald, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% of people in Archbald, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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