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Kittanning

Pennsylvania · 3,921 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 $35,844. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 866 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,800. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,921
−18%since 2000
from 4,787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,937 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 4,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Kittanning
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,844
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,528
+71%since 2000
from $13,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
62.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,652)
Black1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score6.7%(262)
Diversity Score
7
+9%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

Kittanning, Pennsylvania has about 3,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kittanning, Pennsylvania earns about $35,844 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Kittanning, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% 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 25.3% 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 1,093 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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