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Drifting

Pennsylvania · 318 residents · 0.543 sq mi
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The short version

Drifting is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,824. Population has grown 22% since 2023. Median home value is $327,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 46% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
318
+22%since 2023
from 261 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
586 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 481 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
25527229030732420232024Drifting
2024318
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,824
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,236
+4%since 2023
from $36,656 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.174
+27%since 2023
from 0.138 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services29.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration29.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade27.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $268,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−1%since 2023
from 29.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Female
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Drifting, Pennsylvania?

Drifting, Pennsylvania has about 318 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drifting, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Drifting, Pennsylvania earns about $113,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drifting, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Drifting, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $327,500.

How educated are people in Drifting, Pennsylvania?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Drifting, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drifting, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Drifting, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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