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Kutztown University

Pennsylvania · 4,182 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Kutztown University has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 95.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

4,182
−1%since 2023
from 4,225 in 2023
2010 – 2024
8,823 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 8,914 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
19.9
+1%since 2023
from 19.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K3K4K4K201020202024Kutztown University
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,676
US average: $82,259
$6,920
−9%since 2023
from $7,623 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
95.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.118
+53%since 2023
from 0.077 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$881
US average: $1,442
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
28.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,955)
Black14.2%(601)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(478)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other3.9%(166)
Diversity Score59.5%(2,515)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,914)
Black15.1%(633)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(432)
Asian1%(43)
Other3.8%(160)
Diversity Score59.9%(2,506)
60
+1%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
36.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−12%since 2023
from 13.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
26.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
46.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
39.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
52.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Kutztown University, Pennsylvania?

Kutztown University, Pennsylvania has about 4,182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kutztown University, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kutztown University, Pennsylvania earns about $18,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kutztown University, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kutztown University, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Kutztown University, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kutztown University, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kutztown University, Pennsylvania?

About 95.5% of people in Kutztown University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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