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McKean

Pennsylvania · 477 residents (2025 est.) · 0.572 sq mi
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McKean has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
+12%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
764 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:477 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3153664184705211990201020202024McKean
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,667
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,693
+105%since 2000
from $16,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+28%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+4%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(385)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(412)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(15)
Diversity Score13.7%(60)
Diversity Score
14
+614%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
13.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKean, Pennsylvania?

McKean, Pennsylvania has about 437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKean, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McKean, Pennsylvania earns about $71,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKean, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McKean, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $208,800, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in McKean, Pennsylvania?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in McKean, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKean, Pennsylvania?

About 15.3% of people in McKean, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has McKean, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, McKean, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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