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Dauphin

Pennsylvania · 791 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Dauphin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
791
+2%since 2000
from 773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,848 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6367699021K1K1990201020202024Dauphin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,130
+57%since 2000
from $19,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(756)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(764)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score7.2%(57)
Diversity Score
7
+147%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dauphin, Pennsylvania?

Dauphin, Pennsylvania has about 791 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dauphin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dauphin, Pennsylvania earns about $56,500 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 $153,100, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Dauphin, Pennsylvania?

About 22.4% 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 8.8% 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 43 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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