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Markleysburg

Pennsylvania · 246 residents · 0.297 sq mi
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Markleysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,200. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−13%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
828 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+24%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2372642903163431990201020202024Markleysburg
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,693
+44%since 2000
from $12,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(277)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(230)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(31)
Diversity Score28.3%(70)
Diversity Score
28
+550%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania?

Markleysburg, Pennsylvania has about 246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Markleysburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Markleysburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 26.6% of people in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Markleysburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Markleysburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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