CensusEasy
CITY

McAlisterville

Pennsylvania · 929 residents · 1.755 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

McAlisterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,893. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $124,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
929
+21%since 2000
from 765 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
529 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7208559911K1K2000201020202024McAlisterville
2024929
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,893
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,047 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,496
+69%since 2000
from $16,821 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+29%since 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−50%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
RELATED:See current rent listings in McAlisterville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(755)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(924)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(12)
Diversity Score
1
−49%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+35.2 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 83.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to McAlisterville

Southport
Pop 873
Webster
Pop 989
Grand Ridge
Pop 925
Pioneer
Pop 868
Places similar to McAlisterville
Head to head

Compare McAlisterville to nearby cities

MCALISTERVILLE VS
Lewistown
Income$40,236−39%
Home value$98,500−21%
Population8,385+803%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCALISTERVILLE VS
Sunbury
Income$51,028−23%
Home value$107,200−14%
Population9,495+922%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCALISTERVILLE VS
Carlisle
Income$61,720−6%
Home value$224,100+80%
Population22,693+2343%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCALISTERVILLE VS
Harrisburg
Income$48,099−27%
Home value$124,200same
Population50,522+5338%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in McAlisterville, Pennsylvania?

McAlisterville, Pennsylvania has about 929 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McAlisterville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McAlisterville, Pennsylvania earns about $65,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McAlisterville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McAlisterville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $124,700, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in McAlisterville, Pennsylvania?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in McAlisterville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McAlisterville, Pennsylvania?

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

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare McAlisterville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →