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Christiana

Pennsylvania · 1,096 residents (2025 est.) · 0.527 sq mi
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Christiana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,766. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,100. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
998
−11%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,894 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+18%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,096 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8751K1K1K2K1990201020202024Christiana
2024998
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,766
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,199
+98%since 2000
from $18,764 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+27%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,039)
Black1.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(891)
Black3.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(38)
Diversity Score24.9%(248)
Diversity Score
25
+75%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

Christiana, Pennsylvania has about 998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Christiana, Pennsylvania earns about $74,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Christiana, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Christiana, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $229,100, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Christiana, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of people in Christiana, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Christiana, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Christiana, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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