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Hop Bottom

Pennsylvania · 337 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Hop Bottom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337
+1%since 2000
from 333 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
556 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2572843113373641990201020202024Hop Bottom
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,665
+14%since 2000
from $17,208 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(320)
Black2.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(8)
Diversity Score8.7%(29)
Diversity Score
9
+31%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania?

Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania has about 337 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania?

About 20.8% of people in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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