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Herndon

Pennsylvania · 347 residents · 0.791 sq mi
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Herndon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
347
−9%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−9%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2903293694084471990201020202024Herndon
2024366
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,845
−6%since 2000
from $23,156 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(375)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(324)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other3.2%(11)
Diversity Score13.4%(46)
Diversity Score
13
+198%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herndon, Pennsylvania?

Herndon, Pennsylvania has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herndon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Herndon, Pennsylvania earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herndon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Herndon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Herndon, Pennsylvania?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Herndon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herndon, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of people in Herndon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herndon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Herndon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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