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Kutztown

Pennsylvania · 4,162 residents · 1.6 sq mi
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Kutztown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,361. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 905 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
4,162
−18%since 2000
from 5,067 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,601 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 3,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+53%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Kutztown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,361
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,022
+65%since 2000
from $18,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,895)
Black1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1%(49)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(355)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(3,625)
Black2.2%(90)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(267)
Asian1.2%(50)
Other1.2%(49)
Diversity Score25.8%(1,072)
Diversity Score
26
+268%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kutztown, Pennsylvania?

Kutztown, Pennsylvania has about 4,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kutztown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kutztown, Pennsylvania earns about $49,361 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 $169,800, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Kutztown, Pennsylvania?

About 39.1% 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 14.3% 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 542 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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