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Coraopolis

Pennsylvania · 5,559 residents · 1.33 sq mi
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Coraopolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,101. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $94,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,559
−9%since 2000
from 6,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,180 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 4,610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Coraopolis
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,101
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,748
+58%since 2000
from $17,595 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(5,178)
Black12.4%(760)
Hispanic / Latino1%(60)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(1,861)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(4,164)
Black11.3%(629)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(343)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other5.5%(304)
Diversity Score49.9%(2,777)
Diversity Score
50
+65%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania?

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania has about 5,559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania earns about $48,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coraopolis, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania?

About 12.0% of people in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coraopolis, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,188 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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