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Hometown

Pennsylvania · 1,283 residents · 1.998 sq mi
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Hometown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,300. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
1,283
−8%since 2000
from 1,399 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+6%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hometown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,568 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,429
+144%since 2000
from $19,831 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−30%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,373)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(33)
Diversity Score6.3%(80)
Diversity Score
6
+61%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hometown, Pennsylvania?

Hometown, Pennsylvania has about 1,283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hometown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hometown, Pennsylvania earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hometown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hometown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $220,300.

How educated are people in Hometown, Pennsylvania?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hometown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hometown, Pennsylvania?

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

Has Hometown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hometown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 253 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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