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Honesdale

Pennsylvania · 4,874 residents · 3.882 sq mi
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Honesdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,209. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $87,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,874
−2%since 1990
from 4,972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,281 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.6
+2%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Honesdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,209
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,213 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,464
+39%since 1990
from $12,555 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $377 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−26%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,934)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0.8%(38)
Diversity Score4.2%(208)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,680)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(92)
Asian0.8%(38)
Diversity Score8%(389)
Diversity Score
8
+91%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honesdale, Pennsylvania?

Honesdale, Pennsylvania has about 4,874 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Honesdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Honesdale, Pennsylvania earns about $28,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honesdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Honesdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Honesdale, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Honesdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honesdale, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of people in Honesdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honesdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Honesdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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