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Karthaus

Pennsylvania · 212 residents · 0.344 sq mi
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Karthaus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 43 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−17%since 2023
from 255 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
616 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 741 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
20822123424625920232024Karthaus
2024212
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,904 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,505
+9%since 2023
from $41,822 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+34%since 2023
from 0.315 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $114,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−33%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(14)
Diversity Score13%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(15)
Diversity Score16.4%(35)
Diversity Score
16
+27%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
63.0 min
+11%since 2023
from 56.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
Female
36.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Karthaus, Pennsylvania?

Karthaus, Pennsylvania has about 212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Karthaus, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Karthaus, Pennsylvania earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Karthaus, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Karthaus, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Karthaus, Pennsylvania?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Karthaus, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Karthaus, Pennsylvania?

About 12.0% of people in Karthaus, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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