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Charleroi

Pennsylvania · 4,234 residents · 0.762 sq mi
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Charleroi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,278. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,100. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,234
−13%since 2000
from 4,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,556 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 6,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−4%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Charleroi
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,278
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,593 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,329
+41%since 2000
from $13,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
54.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,621)
Black3.2%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(35)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(495)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,261)
Black10.5%(446)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(139)
Asian1.2%(52)
Other7.4%(312)
Diversity Score47.8%(2,022)
Diversity Score
48
+370%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charleroi, Pennsylvania?

Charleroi, Pennsylvania has about 4,234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charleroi, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Charleroi, Pennsylvania earns about $35,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charleroi, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Charleroi, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Charleroi, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charleroi, Pennsylvania?

About 26.3% of people in Charleroi, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charleroi, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Charleroi, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 780 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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