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Houserville

Pennsylvania · 2,000 residents · 1.095 sq mi
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Houserville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $378,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,000
+11%since 2000
from 1,809 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,826 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+26%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Houserville
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,303
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,673 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,042
+235%since 2000
from $20,035 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+13%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,713)
Black1.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian2%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,777)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(48)
Asian3.6%(72)
Other5.1%(101)
Diversity Score25.8%(515)
Diversity Score
26
+138%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+116%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
10.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houserville, Pennsylvania?

Houserville, Pennsylvania has about 2,000 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houserville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Houserville, Pennsylvania earns about $119,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houserville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Houserville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $378,600.

How educated are people in Houserville, Pennsylvania?

About 64.8% of adults age 25 and over in Houserville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houserville, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of people in Houserville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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