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Donora

Pennsylvania · 4,569 residents · 1.899 sq mi
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Donora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,560. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,084 residents. 14% 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 $61,400. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
4,569
−19%since 2000
from 5,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,406 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Donora
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,560
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,939 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,431
+14%since 2000
from $17,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,549)
Black14.7%(832)
Hispanic / Latino2%(114)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.9%(2,086)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,431)
Black13.9%(633)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(103)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.8%(126)
Diversity Score42.6%(1,948)
Diversity Score
43
+16%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donora, Pennsylvania?

Donora, Pennsylvania has about 4,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donora, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Donora, Pennsylvania earns about $39,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donora, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Donora, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Donora, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Donora, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donora, Pennsylvania?

About 27.4% of people in Donora, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donora, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Donora, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,359 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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