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Kittanning

Pennsylvania · 4,044 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 $33,135. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 743 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
4,044
−16%since 2000
from 4,787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,060 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Kittanning
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,135
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,921 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,104
+31%since 2000
from $13,787 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
61.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,634)
Black1.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(32)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(294)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,896)
Black0.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other2.4%(96)
Diversity Score10.9%(442)
Diversity Score
11
+78%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

Kittanning, Pennsylvania has about 4,044 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kittanning, Pennsylvania earns about $33,135 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% 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 21.5% 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 970 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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