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Big Run

Pennsylvania · 647 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 $41,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
647
−6%since 2000
from 686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+24%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3944835736627511990201020202024Big Run
2024505
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,514
+82%since 2000
from $12,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(594)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(11)
Diversity Score8.8%(57)
Diversity Score
9
+2275%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+107%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Run, Pennsylvania?

Big Run, Pennsylvania has about 647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Run, Pennsylvania earns about $41,250 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 $90,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Big Run, Pennsylvania?

About 10.3% 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 20.9% 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 73 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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