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Dauphin

Pennsylvania · 773 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Dauphin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,219. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
773
−7%since 1990
from 834 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,806 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,949 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
+14%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6367699021K1K1990201020202024Dauphin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,219
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,181 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,227
+55%since 1990
from $12,430 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $400 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(832)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(756)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score2.9%(23)
Diversity Score
3
+64%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−35%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dauphin, Pennsylvania?

Dauphin, Pennsylvania has about 773 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dauphin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dauphin, Pennsylvania earns about $44,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dauphin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dauphin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Dauphin, Pennsylvania?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dauphin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dauphin, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of people in Dauphin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dauphin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dauphin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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