CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Duncansville

Pennsylvania · 1,233 residents · 0.532 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Altoona metro area
Compare
The short version

Duncansville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,233
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,318 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+5%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Duncansville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,830
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,532 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,519
+38%since 2000
from $16,344 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Duncansville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,217)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,202)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian1%(12)
Other0.7%(9)
Diversity Score5.7%(70)
Diversity Score
6
+118%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Duncansville

Mayo
Pop 1,119
Harlem Heights
Pop 1,122
Andrews
Pop 1,275
Fanning Springs
Pop 1,349
Places similar to Duncansville
Head to head

Compare Duncansville to nearby cities

DUNCANSVILLE VS
Altoona
Income$51,250+39%
Home value$119,900+29%
Population42,347+3408%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DUNCANSVILLE VS
Johnstown
Income$37,888+3%
Home value$45,400−51%
Population17,654+1363%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DUNCANSVILLE VS
Park Forest
Income$79,120+115%
Home value$389,600+319%
Population8,624+614%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DUNCANSVILLE VS
State College
Income$45,424+23%
Home value$437,800+371%
Population40,844+3284%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncansville, Pennsylvania?

Duncansville, Pennsylvania has about 1,233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncansville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Duncansville, Pennsylvania earns about $36,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncansville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Duncansville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Duncansville, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Duncansville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncansville, Pennsylvania?

About 12.2% of people in Duncansville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncansville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncansville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Duncansville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →