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Hop Bottom

Pennsylvania · 311 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Hop Bottom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
311
−7%since 2000
from 333 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2572843113373641990201020202024Hop Bottom
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,557
+49%since 2000
from $17,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(301)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(13)
Diversity Score12.4%(39)
Diversity Score
12
+86%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania?

Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania has about 311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania earns about $53,750 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania?

About 8.4% 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 17.0% 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 31 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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