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Karns City

Pennsylvania · 175 residents · 0.363 sq mi
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Karns City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,063. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,000. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−28%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+30%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1612042472903331990201020202024Karns City
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,483
+27%since 2000
from $15,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(10)
Diversity Score
6
+177%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+112%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karns City, Pennsylvania?

Karns City, Pennsylvania has about 175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Karns City, Pennsylvania earns about $34,063 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 $108,000, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Karns City, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% 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 28.4% 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 39 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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