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Kersey

Pennsylvania · 743 residents · 1.553 sq mi
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Kersey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $227,600. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
743
+9%since 2023
from 679 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
478 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 437 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+3%since 2023
from 34.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6057759461K1K201020202024Kersey
2024743
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,531
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,288 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,648
+9%since 2023
from $40,228 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+11%since 2023
from 0.481 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $211,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $619 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+21%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(648)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(31)
Diversity Score10.9%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(714)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(29)
Diversity Score9.4%(70)
Diversity Score
9
−14%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−7%since 2023
from 15.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% 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
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
Female
47.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% 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 Kersey, Pennsylvania?

Kersey, Pennsylvania has about 743 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kersey, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kersey, Pennsylvania earns about $53,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kersey, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kersey, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,600, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Kersey, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kersey, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kersey, Pennsylvania?

About 21.1% of people in Kersey, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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