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Cove Forge

Pennsylvania · 80 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Cove Forge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 42% since 2023, a loss of 59 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
−42%since 2023
from 139 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 454 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−3%since 2023
from 39.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5111818625332120202024Cove Forge
202480
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,818
+81%since 2023
from $18,681 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.094
+123%since 2023
from 0.042 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing28.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,800
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−58.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.6
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.5%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(50)
Diversity Score
62
+81%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.3%
+48.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
83.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
Female
16.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
Foreign born
23.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania?

Cove Forge, Pennsylvania has about 80 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cove Forge, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cove Forge, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $268,800.

How educated are people in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania?

About 25.0% of people in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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