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Christiana

Pennsylvania · 1,124 residents · 0.527 sq mi
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Christiana is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $105,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,124
+8%since 1990
from 1,045 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,133 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,983 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+23%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8751K1K1K2K1990201020202024Christiana
2024998
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,764
+43%since 1990
from $13,115 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $413 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,018)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(148)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,039)
Black1.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.2%(160)
Diversity Score
14
+1%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,124 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Christiana, Pennsylvania earns about $48,333 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 $105,500, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% 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 6.3% of people in Christiana, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Christiana, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Christiana, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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