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Bangor

Pennsylvania · 5,187 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Bangor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
5,187
−2%since 2000
from 5,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,477 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bangor
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,006
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,951
+41%since 2000
from $17,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
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
$147,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(5,146)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(79)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(300)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,233)
Black2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino11%(572)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other2.4%(123)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,860)
Diversity Score
36
+535%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bangor, Pennsylvania?

Bangor, Pennsylvania has about 5,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bangor, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bangor, Pennsylvania earns about $53,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bangor, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bangor, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $147,000, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Bangor, Pennsylvania?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bangor, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bangor, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in Bangor, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bangor, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bangor, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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