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Distant

Pennsylvania · 606 residents · 1.804 sq mi
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Distant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $127,000. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−1%since 2023
from 611 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
336 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 339 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
−4%since 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
60660760961061220232024Distant
2024606
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,438
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,094 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,715
−8%since 2023
from $32,474 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+7%since 2023
from 0.381 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $726 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+34%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score6.1%(37)
Diversity Score
6
+397%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Female
54.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Distant, Pennsylvania?

Distant, Pennsylvania has about 606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Distant, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Distant, Pennsylvania earns about $60,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Distant, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Distant, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Distant, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Distant, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Distant, Pennsylvania?

About 23.6% of people in Distant, 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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