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Madera

Pennsylvania · 507 residents · 1.219 sq mi
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Madera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
−10%since 2023
from 562 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
416 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 461 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+12%since 2023
from 41.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
50251853555156820232024Madera
2024507
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,059 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,848
−1%since 2023
from $25,997 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+3%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(499)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.2%(29)
Other5.2%(29)
Diversity Score25.8%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.3%(27)
Other5.5%(28)
Diversity Score24.9%(126)
Diversity Score
25
−3%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
−4%since 2023
from 33.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
51.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madera, Pennsylvania?

Madera, Pennsylvania has about 507 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madera, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Madera, Pennsylvania earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madera, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Madera, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $95,400.

How educated are people in Madera, Pennsylvania?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Madera, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madera, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of people in Madera, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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