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Friedens

Pennsylvania · 1,523 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Friedens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,523
−9%since 2000
from 1,673 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
484 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+15%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8901K1K2K2K1990201020202024Friedens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,117 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,866
+32%since 2000
from $16,571 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+62%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,661)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.9%(75)
Diversity Score11.8%(180)
Diversity Score
12
+1032%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friedens, Pennsylvania?

Friedens, Pennsylvania has about 1,523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friedens, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Friedens, Pennsylvania earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friedens, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Friedens, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Friedens, Pennsylvania?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Friedens, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friedens, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% of people in Friedens, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friedens, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Friedens, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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