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Broad Top City

Pennsylvania · 452 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Broad Top City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,250. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
452
+18%since 2000
from 384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
−3%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2833393954515071990201020202024Broad Top City
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,232
+50%since 2000
from $12,788 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score5.6%(25)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 33.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.0%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania?

Broad Top City, Pennsylvania has about 452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania earns about $40,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broad Top City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Broad Top City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania?

About 19.7% of people in Broad Top City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broad Top City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Broad Top City, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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