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Kistler

Pennsylvania · 320 residents · 0.253 sq mi
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Kistler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,341. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,400. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
−7%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2402883363844321990201020202024Kistler
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,341
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,089 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,348
+17%since 2000
from $11,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(292)
Black2.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(13)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.4%(8)
Diversity Score21%(67)
Diversity Score
21
+472%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

Kistler, Pennsylvania has about 320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kistler, Pennsylvania earns about $25,341 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 $53,400, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

About 9.6% 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 40.0% 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 2 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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