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Houtzdale

Pennsylvania · 764 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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Houtzdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
764
−19%since 2000
from 941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,995 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+20%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6327889441K1K1990201020202024Houtzdale
2024857
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,458
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,459
+65%since 2000
from $14,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(747)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(13)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania?

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania has about 764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania earns about $51,458 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 $66,900, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% 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 8.5% 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 440 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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