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Commodore

Pennsylvania · 284 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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With 284 people, Commodore is a city in Pennsylvania. The poverty rate is 31.2%, above the 12.8% national rate. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 72% were in the same home a year ago. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

284
−16%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
2000 – 2024
42.6
+30%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.83 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1202042893734572000201020202024Commodore
2024148
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.9%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(13)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(14)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.5%(27)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4417.3%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5419%(54)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.1%(40)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.7%(22)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(13)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,363
+283%since 2000
from $9,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
31.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$372
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
78.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
1.73 people
−14%since 2010
from 2.01 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German43.4%(142)
Italian25.4%(83)
Irish18.3%(60)
English5.8%(19)
Austrian3.7%(12)
Polish3.4%(11)
Dutch2.8%(9)
Scottish2.4%(8)
Swedish2.1%(7)
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
43.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
11.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+109%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
64.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
21.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
83.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 87.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
91.3%
US average: 73.3%
16.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
56.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2013
from 12.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
77.8%
US average: 91.9%
72.5%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married70%(35)
Married30%(15)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married75.5%(40)
Married24.5%(13)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2013
from 12.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
34.6%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
1.5%
US average: 13.7%
8.9%
US average: 17.6%
65.4%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
36.1%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
65.4%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)62.5%(20)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 32 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Commodore, Pennsylvania?

Commodore, Pennsylvania has about 284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Commodore, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Commodore, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Commodore, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Commodore, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commodore, Pennsylvania?

About 31.2% of people in Commodore, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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