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Mars

Pennsylvania · 1,458 residents · 0.47 sq mi
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Mars has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,773. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 288 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $173,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% 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
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,458
−16%since 2000
from 1,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,102 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 3,715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+21%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mars
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,773
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,073 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,967
+58%since 2000
from $17,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+30%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,721)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,368)
Black1.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(45)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score12.6%(184)
Diversity Score
13
+304%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mars, Pennsylvania?

Mars, Pennsylvania has about 1,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mars, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mars, Pennsylvania earns about $44,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mars, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mars, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $173,000, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Mars, Pennsylvania?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mars, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mars, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of people in Mars, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mars, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mars, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 245 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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