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Chicora

Pennsylvania · 916 residents · 0.533 sq mi
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Chicora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,146. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
916
−10%since 2000
from 1,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,719 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8469371K1K1K1990201020202024Chicora
2024876
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,146
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,969
+68%since 2000
from $17,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,016)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(874)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3%(27)
Diversity Score9.1%(83)
Diversity Score
9
+1758%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chicora, Pennsylvania?

Chicora, Pennsylvania has about 916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chicora, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chicora, Pennsylvania earns about $56,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chicora, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chicora, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $136,100, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Chicora, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chicora, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chicora, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Chicora, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chicora, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chicora, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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