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Jim Thorpe

Pennsylvania · 4,781 residents · 14.598 sq mi
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Jim Thorpe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,500. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,781
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Jim Thorpe
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,831
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,976 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,384
+48%since 2000
from $17,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,697)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(40)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,559)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(119)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other1.5%(70)
Diversity Score11.9%(567)
Diversity Score
12
+194%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
8.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania?

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania has about 4,781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania earns about $44,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $129,500, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of people in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 267 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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