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Milroy

Pennsylvania · 1,550 residents · 1.009 sq mi
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Milroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,550
+12%since 2000
from 1,386 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Milroy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,271
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,529 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,256
+86%since 2000
from $14,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,465)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(36)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3.6%(56)
Diversity Score15.3%(238)
Diversity Score
15
+1321%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+125%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milroy, Pennsylvania?

Milroy, Pennsylvania has about 1,550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milroy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Milroy, Pennsylvania earns about $44,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milroy, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Milroy, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Milroy, Pennsylvania?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Milroy, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milroy, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of people in Milroy, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milroy, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Milroy, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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