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Dale

Pennsylvania · 1,234 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 $26,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 269 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,234
−18%since 2000
from 1,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,051 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 8,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+9%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,736
+1%since 2000
from $14,570 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,077)
Black5.9%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(32)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.6%(45)
Diversity Score28.3%(349)
Diversity Score
28
+106%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dale, Pennsylvania?

Dale, Pennsylvania has about 1,234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dale, Pennsylvania earns about $26,250 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Dale, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% 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 23.4% of people in Dale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 421 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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