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McGovern

Pennsylvania · 4,393 residents · 2.303 sq mi
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McGovern is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,395. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $320,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,393
+73%since 2000
from 2,538 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,908 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+1%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024McGovern
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,395
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,825
+183%since 2000
from $20,437 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+47.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−7%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,184
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+6%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,476)
Black1.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,957)
Black0.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(68)
Asian2.3%(103)
Other5.3%(231)
Diversity Score23.1%(1,016)
Diversity Score
23
+333%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGovern, Pennsylvania?

McGovern, Pennsylvania has about 4,393 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGovern, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McGovern, Pennsylvania earns about $107,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGovern, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McGovern, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $320,300, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in McGovern, Pennsylvania?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in McGovern, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGovern, Pennsylvania?

About 0.5% of people in McGovern, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has McGovern, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, McGovern, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,874 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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