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Houserville

Pennsylvania · 1,978 residents · 1.095 sq mi
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Houserville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,978
+9%since 2000
from 1,809 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,806 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Houserville
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,824
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,673 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,163
+165%since 2000
from $20,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,511
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,767)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(47)
Asian3.9%(78)
Other5%(100)
Diversity Score27.9%(552)
Diversity Score
28
+158%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+105%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houserville, Pennsylvania?

Houserville, Pennsylvania has about 1,978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houserville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Houserville, Pennsylvania earns about $96,824 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 $240,400, and the typical rent is about $1,511 a month.

How educated are people in Houserville, Pennsylvania?

About 72.6% 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 4.7% of people in Houserville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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