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Friedensburg

Pennsylvania · 842 residents · 1.733 sq mi
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Friedensburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $188,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
842
+2%since 2000
from 828 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
486 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6247468699911K2000201020202024Friedensburg
2024842
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,732
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,819
+114%since 2000
from $19,039 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+43.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−34%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
$188,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(820)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(842)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.4%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania has about 842 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania earns about $89,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friedensburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Friedensburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $188,500, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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