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Donaldson

Pennsylvania · 328 residents · 0.189 sq mi
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Donaldson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
+1%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,735 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2302753203654102000201020202024Donaldson
2024395
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,588
+57%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−53.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−50%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
6.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

Donaldson, Pennsylvania has about 328 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Donaldson, Pennsylvania earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donaldson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Donaldson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Donaldson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

About 3.6% of people in Donaldson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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