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Mahanoy City

Pennsylvania · 4,162 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Mahanoy City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,709. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,900. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,162
−10%since 2000
from 4,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,161 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 9,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
−5%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mahanoy City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,709
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,601
+16%since 2000
from $14,369 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−1%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,545)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(60)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(198)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,854)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(195)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score14.5%(602)
Diversity Score
14
+239%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania?

Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania has about 4,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania earns about $26,709 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $29,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania?

About 18.6% of people in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,056 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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