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Fernville

Pennsylvania · 456 residents · 0.808 sq mi
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Fernville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $275,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−7%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
564 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−7%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3814294775245722000201020202024Fernville
2024456
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,963
+17%since 2000
from $29,098 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−18%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.0
+98%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(470)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(24)
Diversity Score33.8%(154)
Diversity Score
34
+320%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

Fernville, Pennsylvania has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fernville, Pennsylvania earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fernville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fernville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $275,000.

How educated are people in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fernville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

About 18.9% of people in Fernville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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