CensusEasy
CITY

Marklesburg

Pennsylvania · 181 residents (2025 est.) · 1.036 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Huntingdon micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Marklesburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,708. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
291
+35%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−13%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1402002603193791990201020202024Marklesburg
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,708
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,392
+63%since 2000
from $22,329 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−6%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
34.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
RELATED:See current rent listings in Marklesburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score8.4%(24)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Marklesburg

Berrydale
Pop 185
Waverly
Pop 187
Woodside
Pop 200
Buckhead
Pop 205
Places similar to Marklesburg
Head to head

Compare Marklesburg to nearby cities

MARKLESBURG VS
Altoona
Income$51,250−38%
Home value$119,900−27%
Population42,347+23296%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MARKLESBURG VS
Park Forest
Income$79,120−4%
Home value$389,600+139%
Population8,624+4665%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MARKLESBURG VS
State College
Income$45,424−45%
Home value$437,800+168%
Population40,844+22466%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MARKLESBURG VS
Lewistown
Income$40,236−51%
Home value$98,500−40%
Population8,385+4533%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania?

Marklesburg, Pennsylvania has about 291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania earns about $82,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marklesburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Marklesburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $163,200.

How educated are people in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marklesburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Marklesburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Marklesburg with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →