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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kittanning

Pennsylvania · 4,787 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Kittanning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,921. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,600. Households here earn about 48% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,787
−5%since 1990
from 5,014 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,806 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 5,034 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+5%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Kittanning
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,921
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,437 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,787
+49%since 1990
from $9,248 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
44.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 45.0% in 1990
55.7% rent
2.2
−12%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(4,990)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(162)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,634)
Black1.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(32)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score6.1%(294)
6
+90%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

Kittanning, Pennsylvania has about 4,787 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kittanning, Pennsylvania earns about $20,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kittanning, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $45,600, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kittanning, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% of people in Kittanning, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kittanning, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Kittanning, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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