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Fernville

Pennsylvania · 556 residents · 0.808 sq mi
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Fernville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+14%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
688 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3814294775245722000201020202024Fernville
2024456
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,083
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,230
+38%since 2000
from $29,098 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.1%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(536)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(37)
Diversity Score
7
−17%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

Fernville, Pennsylvania has about 556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fernville, Pennsylvania earns about $72,083 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

About 45.6% 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 3.3% of people in Fernville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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