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Catawissa

Pennsylvania · 1,552 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Catawissa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
1,552
−2%since 2000
from 1,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,025 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−4%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Catawissa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,344
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,262 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,478
+14%since 2000
from $16,154 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,547)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,489)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score6.4%(99)
Diversity Score
6
+93%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
11.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catawissa, Pennsylvania?

Catawissa, Pennsylvania has about 1,552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catawissa, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Catawissa, Pennsylvania earns about $37,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catawissa, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Catawissa, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $84,800, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Catawissa, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Catawissa, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catawissa, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of people in Catawissa, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catawissa, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Catawissa, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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