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Big Run

Pennsylvania · 624 residents · 0.691 sq mi
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Big Run has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
−9%since 2000
from 686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+11%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3944835736627511990201020202024Big Run
2024505
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,844
+36%since 2000
from $12,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(676)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score3.2%(20)
Diversity Score
3
+776%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Run, Pennsylvania?

Big Run, Pennsylvania has about 624 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Run, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Big Run, Pennsylvania earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Run, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Big Run, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Big Run, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Run, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Run, Pennsylvania?

About 21.3% of people in Big Run, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Run, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Run, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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