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Faxon

Pennsylvania · 727 residents · 0.473 sq mi
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Faxon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,406. Population has declined 13% since 2023. Median home value is $204,500. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. 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 62.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
727
−13%since 2023
from 834 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,537 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
+12%since 2023
from 55.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6488851K1K2K201020202024Faxon
2024727
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,406
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,009
+8%since 2023
from $37,073 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+12%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing14.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $191,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(730)
Black9.8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.9%(233)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(60)
Diversity Score
8
−70%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−31%since 2023
from 15.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
Female
48.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faxon, Pennsylvania?

Faxon, Pennsylvania has about 727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Faxon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Faxon, Pennsylvania earns about $51,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Faxon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Faxon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $204,500.

How educated are people in Faxon, Pennsylvania?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Faxon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Faxon, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% of people in Faxon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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