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Chinchilla

Pennsylvania · 2,213 residents · 2.505 sq mi
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Chinchilla is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,167. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $259,000. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,213
−5%since 2023
from 2,322 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
883 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 927 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−14%since 2023
from 39.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Chinchilla
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,167
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,536 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,350
−1%since 2023
from $46,614 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+3%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $241,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,754
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,768 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,079)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(116)
Asian3%(70)
Other2.5%(57)
Diversity Score24.3%(564)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,985)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(114)
Asian3%(66)
Other2.2%(48)
Diversity Score23.9%(530)
Diversity Score
24
−2%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−14%since 2023
from 19.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% 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
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Female
46.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

Chinchilla, Pennsylvania has about 2,213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania earns about $92,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chinchilla, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chinchilla, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $259,000, and the typical rent is about $1,754 a month.

How educated are people in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

About 2.1% of people in Chinchilla, 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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