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Bigler

Pennsylvania · 469 residents · 1.21 sq mi
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Bigler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,544. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $160,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
−5%since 2023
from 495 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
388 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 409 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+53%since 2023
from 27.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
119221324427529201020202024Bigler
2024469
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,544
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,114 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,454
−2%since 2023
from $27,938 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
+25%since 2023
from 0.213 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$160,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $150,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $907 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.6%(107)
Diversity Score60.5%(299)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.7%(102)
Diversity Score42.5%(200)
Diversity Score
43
−30%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−1%since 2023
from 17.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% 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
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
52.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% 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 Bigler, Pennsylvania?

Bigler, Pennsylvania has about 469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bigler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bigler, Pennsylvania earns about $61,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bigler, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bigler, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Bigler, Pennsylvania?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bigler, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bigler, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of people in Bigler, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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