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Glenburn

Pennsylvania · 989 residents · 1.753 sq mi
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Glenburn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,667. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 223 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% 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
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989
−18%since 2000
from 1,212 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
564 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−2%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8139301K1K1K1990201020202024Glenburn
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,667
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,589
+104%since 2000
from $28,259 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
−4%since 2010
from 0.519 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,195
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,167)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(859)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(27)
Asian2.6%(26)
Other7.4%(73)
Diversity Score29.8%(295)
Diversity Score
30
+319%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenburn, Pennsylvania?

Glenburn, Pennsylvania has about 989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenburn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Glenburn, Pennsylvania earns about $92,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenburn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Glenburn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $331,100, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.

How educated are people in Glenburn, Pennsylvania?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glenburn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenburn, Pennsylvania?

About 2.1% of people in Glenburn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenburn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenburn, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 253 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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