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Baumstown

Pennsylvania · 221 residents · 1 sq mi
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Baumstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $158,800. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
+14%since 2023
from 194 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
221 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 194 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+1%since 2023
from 55.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
80234389543698201020202024Baumstown
2024221
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,981
−1%since 2023
from $40,218 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−6%since 2023
from 0.377 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,016
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,482 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(11)
Diversity Score13.4%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(12)
Diversity Score12.8%(28)
Diversity Score
13
−4%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.4 min
+9%since 2023
from 40.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
Female
58.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baumstown, Pennsylvania?

Baumstown, Pennsylvania has about 221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baumstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Baumstown, Pennsylvania earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baumstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Baumstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $158,800, and the typical rent is about $2,016 a month.

How educated are people in Baumstown, Pennsylvania?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Baumstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baumstown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% of people in Baumstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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