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McKnightstown

Pennsylvania · 387 residents · 1.446 sq mi
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McKnightstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,591. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 224 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $171,700. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
+137%since 2019
from 163 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
48.3
−10%since 2019
from 53.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8204401597794201020202024McKnightstown
2024695
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.2%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.8%(11)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.9%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(32)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.8%(38)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417.3%(67)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(56)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.1%(66)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(26)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,591
+202%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,964 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,555
+73%since 2019
from $21,155 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+49.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing24.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,700
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $341,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+32.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
9.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−84%since 2019
from 11.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(349)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(18)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese4.2%(21)
Ancestry
German27.5%(138)
Irish10.4%(52)
Austrian6.8%(34)
Lebanese4.2%(21)
English4.2%(21)
Welsh4.2%(21)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Austrian population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Lebanese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Female
52.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania earns about $94,591 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 $171,700.

How educated are people in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% 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 11.6% 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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