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Grindstone

Pennsylvania · 580 residents · 1.315 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−2%since 2023
from 592 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
441 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 450 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
334487641795948201020202024Grindstone
2024580
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$45,092
+5%since 2023
from $42,988 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−13%since 2023
from 0.463 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,057
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,064 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(40)
Diversity Score17.3%(103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(528)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(45)
Diversity Score20.6%(120)
Diversity Score
21
+19%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+16%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% 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
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
2.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
Female
67.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% 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 Grindstone, Pennsylvania?

Grindstone, Pennsylvania has about 580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Grindstone, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Grindstone, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Grindstone, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grindstone, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grindstone, Pennsylvania?

About 16.6% of people in Grindstone, 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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