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Friedensburg

Pennsylvania · 1,041 residents · 1.733 sq mi
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Friedensburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,598. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,041
+26%since 2000
from 828 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
46.5
+10%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(62)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(66)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(59)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(34)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.4%(87)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(134)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.9%(134)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.3%(170)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.5%(130)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.3%(97)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,598
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,297
+54%since 2000
from $19,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade38.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$138,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+17%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(820)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(973)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(25)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German26.4%(235)
American10.9%(97)
Irish6.2%(55)
Polish3.3%(29)
Italian3%(27)
Lithuanian2.7%(24)
Swiss2.6%(23)
Welsh1.8%(16)
English1.7%(15)
Ukrainian1.7%(15)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+203%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(102)
Married50.1%(191)
Widowed8.7%(33)
Divorced14.4%(55)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married63.3%(190)
Widowed20.7%(62)
Divorced16%(48)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,041 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania earns about $77,598 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 $138,800, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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