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Kutztown

Pennsylvania · 4,255 residents (2025 est.) · 1.60 sq mi
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Kutztown is home to 4,180 people in Pennsylvania. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 74% were in the same home a year ago. That trails the Pennsylvania median by roughly 32%. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. Density works out to 2,613 people per square mile.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,180
−18%since 2000
from 5,067 in 2000
4,255 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
2,613 / sq mi
−17%since 2009
from 3,142 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.6
+53%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.60 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K19902000201020202024Kutztown
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(204)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(150)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.8%(160)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(223)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.9%(622)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.5%(689)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(426)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.5%(272)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.2%(468)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(538)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(350)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(78)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,090
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,677 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$32,335
+72%since 2000
from $18,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.455
+4%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$263,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,106
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,442
49.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
50.9% rent
5.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.11 people
−9%since 2009
from 2.31 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
33.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
55.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.0
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,895)
Black1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1%(49)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,606)
Black1.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(371)
Asian1.1%(46)
Other1.9%(81)
31
+96%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.8%(283)
Mexican0.9%(39)
Dominican0.9%(36)
Venezuelan0.3%(13)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.9%(38)
Korean0.2%(8)
Ancestry
German35%(1,463)
Irish15.7%(656)
Italian8.7%(364)
English8.4%(352)
American4.1%(171)
Russian3.4%(142)
Polish2.7%(114)
French1%(42)
Swedish0.8%(33)
Turkish0.8%(33)
Arab0.8%(32)
Lebanese0.8%(32)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.4%(18)
Welsh0.4%(15)
Norwegian0.3%(11)
Czech0.2%(10)
Portuguese0.2%(10)
Slovene0.2%(10)
British0.2%(9)
Hungarian0.2%(7)
Section 05

Education

41.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
62.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
64.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
7.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
29.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
51.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2013
from 7.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
74.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50.6%(887)
Married33.8%(593)
Widowed4.8%(84)
Divorced10.8%(190)
Women 15+
Never married45.6%(871)
Married28.6%(547)
Widowed15.6%(299)
Divorced10.2%(195)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2013
from 7.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
62.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
21.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
17.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
78.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)13.5%(17)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era49.2%(62)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7.1%(9)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 126 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kutztown, Pennsylvania?

Kutztown, Pennsylvania has about 4,180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kutztown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kutztown, Pennsylvania earns about $53,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kutztown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $263,100, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Kutztown, Pennsylvania?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kutztown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kutztown, Pennsylvania?

About 20.6% of people in Kutztown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kutztown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Kutztown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 524 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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