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Effort

Pennsylvania · 1,965 residents · 5.048 sq mi
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Effort is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,929. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 610 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $169,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,965
−24%since 2019
from 2,575 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 510 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 45.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Effort
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,929
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $93,657 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,451
Unchangedsince 2019
from $35,293 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $162,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $998 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
15.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,040)
Black8%(207)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(328)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.7%(1,126)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,444)
Black6.4%(126)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(272)
Asian1.8%(36)
Other1.1%(23)
Diversity Score49.7%(976)
Diversity Score
50
+14%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.3 min
+14%since 2019
from 40.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Effort, Pennsylvania?

Effort, Pennsylvania has about 1,965 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Effort, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Effort, Pennsylvania earns about $81,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Effort, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Effort, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Effort, Pennsylvania?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Effort, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Effort, Pennsylvania?

About 3.1% of people in Effort, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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