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Duryea

Pennsylvania · 5,036 residents · 5.525 sq mi
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Duryea has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,036
+9%since 2000
from 4,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+5%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Duryea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,350
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,207 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,807
+75%since 2000
from $17,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$112,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,594)
Black1.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(182)
Asian1.3%(64)
Other2.1%(104)
Diversity Score19.8%(996)
Diversity Score
20
+774%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duryea, Pennsylvania?

Duryea, Pennsylvania has about 5,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duryea, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Duryea, Pennsylvania earns about $62,350 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 $112,400, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Duryea, Pennsylvania?

About 20.9% 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 12.7% 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 167 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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