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Dale

Pennsylvania · 1,008 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 $26,127. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 495 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,008
−33%since 2000
from 1,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,760 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 8,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+20%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,127
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,378
+33%since 2000
from $14,570 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,100
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
54.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(760)
Black12.4%(125)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other9.4%(94)
Diversity Score51.9%(523)
Diversity Score
52
+279%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dale, Pennsylvania?

Dale, Pennsylvania has about 1,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dale, Pennsylvania earns about $26,127 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 $35,100, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Dale, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% 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 36.0% 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 647 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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