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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marklesburg

Pennsylvania · 160 residents · 1.036 sq mi
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Marklesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,188. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−26%vs 2000
vs 216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.6
+4%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1402002603193791990201020202024Marklesburg
2024291
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 54.4%(7)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 92.5%(4)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1415%(24)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 191.3%(2)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.1%(5)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3410.6%(17)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4413.8%(22)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.1%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6420%(32)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.4%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 848.1%(13)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.8%(6)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,188
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,532
−57%vs 2000
vs $22,329 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
25.6%
+19.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $183 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
11.4% rent
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%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(6)
Ancestry
German46.4%(135)
Irish19.2%(56)
English11.3%(33)
French3.8%(11)
Italian2.1%(6)
Swedish1%(3)
Scottish0.7%(2)
Slovene0.7%(2)
Belgian0.3%(1)
Dutch0.3%(1)
Norwegian0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Polish0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16.5%(19)
Married73.9%(85)
Widowed5.2%(6)
Divorced4.3%(5)
Women 15+
Never married8%(9)
Married63.7%(72)
Widowed16.8%(19)
Divorced11.5%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania?

Marklesburg, Pennsylvania has about 160 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania earns about $22,188 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% 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 25.6% of people in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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