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Donegal

Pennsylvania · 99 residents (2025 est.) · 0.227 sq mi
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Donegal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. With a median age of 65.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−46%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
392 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.9
+62%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:99 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
651291932573211990201020202024Donegal
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,611
+134%since 2000
from $12,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−6%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(4)
Diversity Score10.7%(10)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−23%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donegal, Pennsylvania?

Donegal, Pennsylvania has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donegal, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Donegal, Pennsylvania earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Donegal, Pennsylvania?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Donegal, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donegal, Pennsylvania?

About 19.1% of people in Donegal, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donegal, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Donegal, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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