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Duncannon

Pennsylvania · 1,465 residents (2025 est.) · 0.407 sq mi
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Duncannon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,103. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
1,391
−8%since 2000
from 1,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,418 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+16%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,465 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duncannon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,103
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,355
+104%since 2000
from $15,883 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+9%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,470)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,229)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(60)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other6.8%(94)
Diversity Score26.6%(370)
Diversity Score
27
+393%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncannon, Pennsylvania?

Duncannon, Pennsylvania has about 1,391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncannon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Duncannon, Pennsylvania earns about $51,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncannon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Duncannon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $155,600, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Duncannon, Pennsylvania?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Duncannon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncannon, Pennsylvania?

About 9.0% of people in Duncannon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncannon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncannon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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