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Fernville

Pennsylvania · 481 residents · 0.808 sq mi
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Fernville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $277,600. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−1%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
595 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+21%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3814294775245722000201020202024Fernville
2024456
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,438
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,712
+71%since 2000
from $29,098 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,600
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
5.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(457)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other6%(29)
Diversity Score19.7%(95)
Diversity Score
20
+145%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−99.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

Fernville, Pennsylvania has about 481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fernville, Pennsylvania earns about $98,438 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 $277,600, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Fernville, Pennsylvania?

About 46.0% 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 15.1% of people in Fernville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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