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Arona

Pennsylvania · 255 residents · 0.522 sq mi
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Arona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,100. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
255
−37%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+44%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012863714565411990201020202024Arona
2024262
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,253
+126%since 2000
from $17,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$92,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(244)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(17)
Diversity Score17.4%(44)
Diversity Score
17
+2703%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arona, Pennsylvania?

Arona, Pennsylvania has about 255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arona, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Arona, Pennsylvania earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arona, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Arona, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Arona, Pennsylvania?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arona, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arona, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of people in Arona, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arona, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Arona, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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