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Girardville

Pennsylvania · 1,308 residents · 0.518 sq mi
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Girardville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,917. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 434 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,308
−25%since 2000
from 1,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,525 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 3,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+7%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Girardville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,917
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,432
+71%since 2000
from $13,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−6%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,730)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,199)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score15.3%(200)
Diversity Score
15
+3435%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Girardville, Pennsylvania?

Girardville, Pennsylvania has about 1,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Girardville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Girardville, Pennsylvania earns about $28,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Girardville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Girardville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Girardville, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Girardville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Girardville, Pennsylvania?

About 31.8% of people in Girardville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Girardville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Girardville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 576 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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