CensusEasy
CITY

Kistler

Pennsylvania · 291 residents (2025 est.) · 0.253 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Lewistown micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Kistler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−19%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,103 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+36%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:291 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2402883363844321990201020202024Kistler
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,873
+224%since 2000
from $11,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−9%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information0.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kistler on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(333)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(241)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(12)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other7.9%(22)
Diversity Score30.7%(86)
Diversity Score
31
+739%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Kistler

St. Marks
Pop 320
Caryville
Pop 323
Bowers
Pop 290
Garfield
Pop 249
Places similar to Kistler
Head to head

Compare Kistler to nearby cities

KISTLER VS
Lewistown
Income$40,236−34%
Home value$98,500+1%
Population8,385+2781%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KISTLER VS
State College
Income$45,424−26%
Home value$437,800+347%
Population40,844+13936%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KISTLER VS
Park Forest
Income$79,120+29%
Home value$389,600+298%
Population8,624+2864%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KISTLER VS
Altoona
Income$51,250−16%
Home value$119,900+22%
Population42,347+14452%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

Kistler, Pennsylvania has about 279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kistler, Pennsylvania earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kistler, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kistler, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $98,000, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kistler, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in Kistler, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kistler, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Kistler, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Kistler with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →