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Hometown

Pennsylvania · 1,414 residents · 1.998 sq mi
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Hometown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,300. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,414
+1%since 2000
from 1,399 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
708 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+5%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hometown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,204
+143%since 2000
from $19,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,351)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score9.6%(135)
Diversity Score
10
+145%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hometown, Pennsylvania?

Hometown, Pennsylvania has about 1,414 residents according to the 2020 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 $204,300, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Hometown, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% 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 0.0% 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 122 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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