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Cove Forge

Pennsylvania · 73 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Cove Forge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,611. Population has fallen 76% since 2021, a loss of 225 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 60.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

73
−76%vs 2021
vs 298 in 2021
2020 – 2024
239 / sq mi
−76%vs 2021
vs 974 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
54.7
+58%vs 2021
vs 34.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
5111818625332120202024Cove Forge
202480
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,611
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $56,500 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$16,130
−2%vs 2021
vs $16,540 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
60.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

96.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
3.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(243)
Black3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(13)
Diversity Score40%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(68)
Black1.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(2)
Diversity Score13.5%(10)
14
−66%vs 2021
vs 40 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+13.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.3%
−14.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
27.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
25.9%
+13.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

64.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.5% in 2021
35.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.5% in 2021
7.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
7.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania?

Cove Forge, Pennsylvania has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania earns about $53,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cove Forge, Pennsylvania?

About 18.9% 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 60.3% 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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