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Kirkwood

Pennsylvania · 388 residents · 2.222 sq mi
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Kirkwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,500. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Median home value is $238,900. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
388
−6%since 2019
from 411 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
175 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 185 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+16%since 2019
from 28.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
120225329433538201020202024Kirkwood
2024307
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,847
−1%since 2019
from $22,163 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $262,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.0% in 2019
25.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−9%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(367)
Black1.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(30)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−10%since 2019
from 20.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Female
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania?

Kirkwood, Pennsylvania has about 388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania earns about $66,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirkwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kirkwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $238,900.

How educated are people in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania?

About 31.6% of people in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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