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Houtzdale

Pennsylvania · 797 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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Houtzdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,659. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
−15%since 2000
from 941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,081 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6327889441K1K1990201020202024Houtzdale
2024857
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,659
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,322
+29%since 2000
from $14,177 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(937)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(790)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania?

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania has about 797 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania earns about $39,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houtzdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,500, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania?

About 18.4% of people in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houtzdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Houtzdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 407 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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