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Karns City

Pennsylvania · 209 residents · 0.363 sq mi
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Karns City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% 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 $86,700. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
209
−14%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
576 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+19%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1612042472903331990201020202024Karns City
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,172
+12%since 2000
from $15,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−49.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(242)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−29%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% 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
10.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karns City, Pennsylvania?

Karns City, Pennsylvania has about 209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Karns City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Karns City, Pennsylvania earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Karns City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Karns City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Karns City, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Karns City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Karns City, Pennsylvania?

About 23.2% of people in Karns City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Karns City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Karns City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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