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Cross Keys

Pennsylvania · 420 residents · 0.263 sq mi
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Cross Keys has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 37% since 2023, a loss of 251 residents. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
−37%since 2023
from 671 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,597 / sq mi
−37%since 2023
from 2,551 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2023
from 32.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
39547054662169620202024Cross Keys
2024420
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,179
Unchangedsince 2023
from $24,243 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
−3%since 2023
from 0.280 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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 gross rent
$1,153
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,128 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
65.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(627)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(25)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.1%(14)
Diversity Score15.6%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other3.3%(14)
Diversity Score9.2%(39)
Diversity Score
9
−41%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+10%since 2023
from 26.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
Female
43.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross Keys, Pennsylvania?

Cross Keys, Pennsylvania has about 420 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cross Keys, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cross Keys, Pennsylvania earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross Keys, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cross Keys, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Cross Keys, Pennsylvania?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cross Keys, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross Keys, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of people in Cross Keys, 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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