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Cochranton

Pennsylvania · 1,118 residents · 1.201 sq mi
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Cochranton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,118
−3%since 2000
from 1,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9391K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cochranton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,625
+30%since 2000
from $18,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,036)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other3.9%(44)
Diversity Score14.5%(162)
Diversity Score
14
+639%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochranton, Pennsylvania?

Cochranton, Pennsylvania has about 1,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cochranton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cochranton, Pennsylvania earns about $49,583 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 $115,000, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Cochranton, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% 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 7.3% 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 56 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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