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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Catasauqua

Pennsylvania · 6,662 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Catasauqua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $83,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,662
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,156 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 5,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Catasauqua
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,547
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,432 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,886
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,906 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $543 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+39%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(6,172)
Black0.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(233)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(810)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(6,494)
Black1.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(141)
Asian0.8%(53)
Other0.5%(33)
Diversity Score11%(734)
Diversity Score
11
−10%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.0%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

Catasauqua, Pennsylvania has about 6,662 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania earns about $29,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catasauqua, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% of people in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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