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Huntingdon

Pennsylvania · 6,827 residents · 3.617 sq mi
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Huntingdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,827
−1%since 2000
from 6,918 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,887 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Huntingdon
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,143
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,237
+60%since 2000
from $15,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(6,637)
Black1.4%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(46)
Asian0.6%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(460)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(6,133)
Black2.4%(161)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(147)
Asian2.1%(140)
Other3.4%(235)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,602)
Diversity Score
23
+253%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania?

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania has about 6,827 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania earns about $47,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntingdon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $135,100, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% of people in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntingdon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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