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Mayfield

Pennsylvania · 1,763 residents · 2.446 sq mi
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Mayfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $124,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
1,763
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
721 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+11%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mayfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,119
+105%since 2000
from $17,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,741)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,640)
Black1.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(39)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other11.8%(209)
Diversity Score31.8%(560)
Diversity Score
32
+2134%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+127%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayfield, Pennsylvania?

Mayfield, Pennsylvania has about 1,763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mayfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mayfield, Pennsylvania earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mayfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $124,600, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Mayfield, Pennsylvania?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mayfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayfield, Pennsylvania?

About 8.7% of people in Mayfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayfield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayfield, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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