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Connellsville

Pennsylvania · 7,031 residents · 2.182 sq mi
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Connellsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,144. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 2,115 residents. 19% 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 $104,200. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
7,031
−23%since 2000
from 9,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,222 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 4,192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+12%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Connellsville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,144
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,070 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,372
+72%since 2000
from $14,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(8,616)
Black3.9%(357)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(49)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(1,057)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(6,261)
Black4.8%(335)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(108)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other4.4%(307)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,797)
Diversity Score
26
+121%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

Connellsville, Pennsylvania has about 7,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Connellsville, Pennsylvania earns about $35,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Connellsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Connellsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of people in Connellsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Connellsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Connellsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,198 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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