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Friedensburg

Pennsylvania · 858 residents · 1.733 sq mi
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Friedensburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
858
+4%since 2000
from 828 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
495 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+8%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6247468699911K2000201020202024Friedensburg
2024842
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,222
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,664
+51%since 2000
from $19,039 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−56.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(842)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.8%(24)
Diversity Score9.4%(81)
Diversity Score
9
+523%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+108%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% 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
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania has about 858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania earns about $47,222 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 $71,600, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% 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 5.7% of people in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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