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Girard

Pennsylvania · 2,993 residents · 2.344 sq mi
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Girard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,147. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,993
−5%since 2000
from 3,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,277 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Girard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,147
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,270
+87%since 2000
from $16,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,109)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,800)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.6%(49)
Diversity Score9.6%(287)
Diversity Score
10
+228%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Girard, Pennsylvania?

Girard, Pennsylvania has about 2,993 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Girard, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Girard, Pennsylvania earns about $58,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Girard, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Girard, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $137,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Girard, Pennsylvania?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Girard, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Girard, Pennsylvania?

About 9.0% of people in Girard, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Girard, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Girard, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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