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Kersey

Pennsylvania · 797 residents · 1.553 sq mi
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Kersey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,545. Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 270 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,100. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
−25%since 2019
from 1,067 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
513 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 687 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+9%since 2019
from 45.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6057759461K1K201020202024Kersey
2024743
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,545
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,392 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,506
+35%since 2019
from $30,769 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$97,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
15.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,067)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(8)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−11%since 2019
from 21.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Female
50.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kersey, Pennsylvania?

Kersey, Pennsylvania has about 797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kersey, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kersey, Pennsylvania earns about $73,545 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 $97,100.

How educated are people in Kersey, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% 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 8.9% 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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