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Christiana

Pennsylvania · 1,112 residents · 0.527 sq mi
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Christiana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,112
−1%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,110 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8751K1K1K2K1990201020202024Christiana
2024998
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,188
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,394
+67%since 2000
from $18,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(951)
Black2.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(72)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other4.4%(49)
Diversity Score31.2%(347)
Diversity Score
31
+119%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

Christiana, Pennsylvania has about 1,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Christiana, Pennsylvania earns about $67,188 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 $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Christiana, Pennsylvania?

About 22.6% 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 9.6% 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 67 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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