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Curwensville

Pennsylvania · 2,567 residents · 2.228 sq mi
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Curwensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,793. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,700. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,567
−3%since 2000
from 2,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Curwensville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,793
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,375
+58%since 2000
from $14,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,620)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,438)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other5.4%(138)
Diversity Score16.8%(431)
Diversity Score
17
+838%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+104%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curwensville, Pennsylvania?

Curwensville, Pennsylvania has about 2,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curwensville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Curwensville, Pennsylvania earns about $41,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Curwensville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Curwensville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $93,700, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Curwensville, Pennsylvania?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Curwensville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Curwensville, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% of people in Curwensville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curwensville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Curwensville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 365 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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