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Donaldson

Pennsylvania · 377 residents · 0.189 sq mi
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Donaldson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
+16%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,995 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+11%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2302753203654102000201020202024Donaldson
2024395
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,347
+87%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−12%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

Donaldson, Pennsylvania has about 377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Donaldson, Pennsylvania earns about $43,750 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Donaldson, Pennsylvania?

About 2.3% 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 12.5% of people in Donaldson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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