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Mahaffey

Pennsylvania · 329 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Mahaffey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,714. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−18%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2552963383794201990201020202024Mahaffey
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,714
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,178
+78%since 2000
from $11,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(402)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(310)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.5%(8)
Diversity Score9.8%(32)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania?

Mahaffey, Pennsylvania has about 329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania earns about $40,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahaffey, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.

How educated are people in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania?

About 15.3% of people in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahaffey, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahaffey, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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