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Christiana

Pennsylvania · 1,045 residents · 0.527 sq mi
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Christiana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $82,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,045
−7%vs 2000
vs 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,983 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.4
−19%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,115
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,764 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $105,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $547 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,018)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(26)
Diversity Score14.1%(148)
Diversity Score
14
−1%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.9%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

Christiana, Pennsylvania has about 1,045 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Christiana, Pennsylvania earns about $32,750 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 $82,900, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% 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 7.6% of people in Christiana, 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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