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Mahanoy City

Pennsylvania · 3,499 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 $29,552. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 1,148 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $27,400. The poverty rate of 43.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,499
−25%since 2000
from 4,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,861 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 9,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
−2%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mahanoy City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,552
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,455
+15%since 2000
from $14,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.8%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,400
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(2,733)
Black1.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(581)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other1.5%(53)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,499)
Diversity Score
43
+904%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania?

Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania has about 3,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania earns about $29,552 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 $27,400, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% 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 43.8% 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 1,719 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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