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McVeytown

Pennsylvania · 342 residents · 0.095 sq mi
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McVeytown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,700. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
−16%since 2000
from 405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,600 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4,263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+17%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2903263623974331990201020202024McVeytown
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,807
+23%since 2000
from $16,116 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(402)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(333)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(11)
Diversity Score12.6%(43)
Diversity Score
13
+918%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McVeytown, Pennsylvania?

McVeytown, Pennsylvania has about 342 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McVeytown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in McVeytown, Pennsylvania earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McVeytown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In McVeytown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in McVeytown, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in McVeytown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McVeytown, Pennsylvania?

About 22.7% of people in McVeytown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has McVeytown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, McVeytown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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