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Grier City

Pennsylvania · 167 residents · 0.481 sq mi
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Grier City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,529. Population has grown 38% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $161,600. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
+38%since 2023
from 121 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
347 / sq mi
+38%since 2023
from 252 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
−23%since 2023
from 68.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
95172250327404201020202024Grier City
2024167
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,529
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,487 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,405
−27%since 2023
from $27,933 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
−24%since 2023
from 0.325 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $163,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+31.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−1%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
−6%since 2023
from 38.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
54.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grier City, Pennsylvania?

Grier City, Pennsylvania has about 167 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grier City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Grier City, Pennsylvania earns about $48,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grier City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Grier City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $161,600.

How educated are people in Grier City, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Grier City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grier City, Pennsylvania?

About 28.1% of people in Grier City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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