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Cairnbrook

Pennsylvania · 419 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Cairnbrook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,292. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
419
−11%since 2023
from 469 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
496 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 556 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2023
from 36.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
402454506558610201020202024Cairnbrook
2024419
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,292
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,027
−1%since 2023
from $22,146 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+15%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $772 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−7%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(55)
Diversity Score25.9%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(20)
Diversity Score11.4%(48)
Diversity Score
11
−56%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+3%since 2023
from 27.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% 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
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Female
55.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% 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 Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania?

Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania has about 419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania earns about $47,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of people in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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