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Corry

Pennsylvania · 5,993 residents (2025 est.) · 5.99 sq mi
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Corry is a city of 6,116 people in Pennsylvania. The typical home is worth $96,800, having more than doubled since 2000. The poverty rate is 25.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 23% of adults. That trails the Pennsylvania median by roughly 38%. 2% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

6,116
−11%since 2000
from 6,834 in 2000
5,993 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,020 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 1,066 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.8
−2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.99 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K19902000201020202024Corry
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(435)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(413)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(383)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(303)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(296)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.6%(1,197)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.3%(509)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410%(613)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.7%(534)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(583)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.8%(539)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.1%(311)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,618
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,967 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$31,458
+108%since 2000
from $15,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
25.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.538
+14%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$96,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$802
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
66.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
33.7% rent
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.32 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.49 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
29.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
32.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−11%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(6,682)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(62)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(5,454)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(130)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other7.8%(475)
25
+90%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(69)
Puerto Rican0.8%(47)
Spaniard0.2%(14)
Asian origin
Korean0.6%(38)
Ancestry
German19.9%(1,217)
English17.6%(1,075)
Irish14.9%(914)
American8.2%(503)
Italian8.2%(499)
Dutch7.1%(433)
Swedish4.3%(263)
Polish3.8%(230)
Danish1.7%(104)
Scottish1.4%(88)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(84)
Russian1.2%(76)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(70)
French1.1%(69)
Cape Verdean0.7%(43)
Hungarian0.7%(40)
Arab0.6%(35)
Lebanese0.6%(35)
Portuguese0.5%(29)
Swiss0.3%(16)
Serbian0.2%(15)
Section 05

Education

22.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
10.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
69.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
26.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
50.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
87.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married52.4%(1,224)
Married33.9%(791)
Widowed6.5%(153)
Divorced7.2%(168)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(591)
Married43.9%(1,118)
Widowed15.6%(398)
Divorced17.3%(442)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
40.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
51.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
56.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

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, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)7.3%(14)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)9.4%(18)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era50.8%(97)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0.5%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II7.3%(14)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 191 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corry, Pennsylvania?

Corry, Pennsylvania has about 6,116 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corry, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Corry, Pennsylvania earns about $48,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corry, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Corry, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Corry, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Corry, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corry, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% of people in Corry, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corry, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Corry, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,100 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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