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Grindstone

Pennsylvania · 489 residents · 1.315 sq mi
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Grindstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,955. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 110 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,200. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
489
−18%since 2019
from 599 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
372 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 456 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+40%since 2019
from 33.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
334487641795948201020202024Grindstone
2024580
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,955
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,860 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$32,654
+60%since 2019
from $20,381 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$872
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $738 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.9% in 2019
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−19%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(565)
Black2.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(81)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(440)
Black2.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(54)
Diversity Score
11
−19%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+7%since 2019
from 24.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
Female
62.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grindstone, Pennsylvania?

Grindstone, Pennsylvania has about 489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grindstone, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Grindstone, Pennsylvania earns about $42,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grindstone, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Grindstone, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Grindstone, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% 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 10.0% of people in Grindstone, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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