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Duryea

Pennsylvania · 4,917 residents · 5.525 sq mi
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Duryea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
4,917
+6%since 2000
from 4,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
890 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
−1%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Duryea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,114
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,207 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,777
+41%since 2000
from $17,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,572)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,746)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(92)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other3.1%(154)
Diversity Score14%(689)
Diversity Score
14
+519%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duryea, Pennsylvania?

Duryea, Pennsylvania has about 4,917 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duryea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Duryea, Pennsylvania earns about $45,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duryea, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Duryea, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Duryea, Pennsylvania?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Duryea, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duryea, Pennsylvania?

About 9.1% of people in Duryea, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duryea, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Duryea, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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