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Christiana

Pennsylvania · 1,168 residents · 0.527 sq mi
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Christiana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,896. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,168
+4%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,216 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
−4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8751K1K1K2K1990201020202024Christiana
2024998
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,896
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,764
+11%since 2000
from $18,764 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(990)
Black5.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(79)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score33.1%(387)
Diversity Score
33
+132%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

Christiana, Pennsylvania has about 1,168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Christiana, Pennsylvania earns about $54,896 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% 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 14.7% 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 123 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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