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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dale

Pennsylvania · 1,655 residents · 0.175 sq mi
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Dale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,600. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,655
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9,457 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 8,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9431K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,591 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,433
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,570 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$247
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $352 in 2000
US average: $450
44.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.4% in 2000
55.4% rent
1.7
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,396)
Black4.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(206)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,587)
Black3.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score13.3%(220)
13
−3%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dale, Pennsylvania?

Dale, Pennsylvania has about 1,655 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dale, Pennsylvania earns about $14,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $24,600, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Dale, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dale, Pennsylvania?

About 21.3% of people in Dale, 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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