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Jerome

Pennsylvania · 942 residents · 2.603 sq mi
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Jerome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,214. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $72,100. 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
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
942
−12%since 2000
from 1,068 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
362 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+11%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5637068499921K1990201020202024Jerome
2024611
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,214
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,826
+160%since 2000
from $13,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,066)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(911)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(28)
Diversity Score
3
+533%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2011
from 28.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−54.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerome, Pennsylvania?

Jerome, Pennsylvania has about 942 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jerome, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jerome, Pennsylvania earns about $49,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jerome, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jerome, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $72,100.

How educated are people in Jerome, Pennsylvania?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jerome, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerome, Pennsylvania?

About 12.2% of people in Jerome, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerome, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerome, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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