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Kistler

Pennsylvania · 291 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 $47,875. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,600. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−15%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+23%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2402883363844321990201020202024Kistler
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,875
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,910
+102%since 2000
from $11,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(272)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score12.4%(36)
Diversity Score
12
+237%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

Kistler, Pennsylvania has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kistler, Pennsylvania earns about $47,875 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Kistler, Pennsylvania?

About 18.9% 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 24.8% 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 31 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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