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McKnightstown

Pennsylvania · 695 residents · 1.446 sq mi
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McKnightstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,250. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $185,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 49% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
695
−5%since 2023
from 728 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 503 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−2%since 2023
from 41.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8204401597794201020202024McKnightstown
2024695
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.9%(83)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(49)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.2%(78)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.2%(50)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4423.3%(162)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.8%(47)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7430.5%(212)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,923 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,343
−1%since 2023
from $29,585 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.235
−8%since 2023
from 0.255 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing20.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $185,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−4%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.6%(19)
Other9.3%(68)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(19)
Other11.2%(78)
Diversity Score
31
+14%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese2.7%(19)
Ancestry
German43.9%(305)
French Canadian19.6%(136)
English7.5%(52)
Scottish6.8%(47)
Italian4.5%(31)
Polish2.3%(16)
Irish2%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
82.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
Female
71.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(160)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married11.4%(37)
Married58.2%(189)
Widowed4.3%(14)
Divorced26.2%(85)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania?

McKnightstown, Pennsylvania has about 695 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania earns about $116,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKnightstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McKnightstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $185,400.

How educated are people in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in McKnightstown, 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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