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Mather

Pennsylvania · 659 residents · 0.879 sq mi
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Mather has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,500. Population has grown 38% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
659
+38%since 2019
from 477 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
750 / sq mi
+38%since 2019
from 543 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
−6%since 2019
from 49.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
391485580674769201020202024Mather
2024509
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,833 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,305
−1%since 2019
from $31,567 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
8.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+14%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(15)
Diversity Score7.6%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(646)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(19)
Diversity Score7.5%(50)
Diversity Score
8
−1%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+10%since 2019
from 28.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
Female
46.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mather, Pennsylvania?

Mather, Pennsylvania has about 659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mather, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mather, Pennsylvania earns about $49,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mather, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mather, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,600.

How educated are people in Mather, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mather, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mather, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of people in Mather, 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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