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Chinchilla

Pennsylvania · 2,098 residents · 2.505 sq mi
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Chinchilla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $164,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% 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
2,098
+8%vs 2011
vs 1,935 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
838 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 772 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
−8%vs 2011
vs 50.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Chinchilla
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,735
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,961 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,592
−12%vs 2011
vs $38,254 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.406 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $166,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $522 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−30.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
−20.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+5%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,859)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other3%(58)
Diversity Score9.5%(184)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,009)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other6.1%(127)
Diversity Score20.4%(428)
Diversity Score
20
+115%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 17.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
Female
55.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

Chinchilla, Pennsylvania has about 2,098 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania earns about $56,735 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 $164,900, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

About 43.0% 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 6.4% of people in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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