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Bald Eagle

Pennsylvania · 242 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Bald Eagle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,278. The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 157 residents. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 46.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
+185%vs 2021
vs 85 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
330 / sq mi
+185%vs 2021
vs 116 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+9%vs 2021
vs 41.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
6612217923529120202024Bald Eagle
2024272
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,278
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $39,375 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,679
+5%vs 2021
vs $22,644 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+27.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.8%
+12.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food34.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.4%
+48.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.7% in 2021
9.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(63)
Black7.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(8)
Asian9.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(214)
Black2.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(33)
Diversity Score
14
−74%vs 2021
vs 53 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+14.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
32.8%
−35.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+14.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.8%
+28.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
−9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.2% in 2021
Female
28.6%
+9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.8% in 2021
Foreign born
4.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania?

Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania has about 242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania earns about $45,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania?

About 46.8% of people in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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