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Chinchilla

Pennsylvania · 1,959 residents · 2.505 sq mi
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Chinchilla is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,942. Population has declined 9% since 2019. Median home value is $187,700. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,959
−9%since 2019
from 2,161 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
782 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 863 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+21%since 2019
from 40.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Chinchilla
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,942
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,828 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,859
−2%since 2019
from $37,499 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $175,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.3% in 2019
19.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,062)
Black1.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(29)
Diversity Score11.1%(240)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,809)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(39)
Asian3%(59)
Other0.8%(17)
Diversity Score14.6%(286)
Diversity Score
15
+32%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−10%since 2019
from 28.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
Female
60.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

Chinchilla, Pennsylvania has about 1,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania earns about $78,942 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 $187,700.

How educated are people in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania?

About 44.8% 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 4.5% of people in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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