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Cochranton

Pennsylvania · 1,136 residents · 1.201 sq mi
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Cochranton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $88,200. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,136
−1%since 2000
from 1,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
946 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9391K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cochranton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,807
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,174
+22%since 2000
from $18,960 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,133)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,109)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.8%(32)
Diversity Score10.2%(116)
Diversity Score
10
+423%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochranton, Pennsylvania?

Cochranton, Pennsylvania has about 1,136 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cochranton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cochranton, Pennsylvania earns about $48,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cochranton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cochranton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $88,200, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Cochranton, Pennsylvania?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cochranton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cochranton, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of people in Cochranton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cochranton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Cochranton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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