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Mocanaqua

Pennsylvania · 593 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Mocanaqua has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,981. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $108,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
593
−7%since 2023
from 641 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,196 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−5%since 2023
from 44.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
493559625691757201020202024Mocanaqua
2024593
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,981
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,345
−4%since 2023
from $34,638 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−4%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $957 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(23)
Diversity Score13.1%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(561)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(25)
Diversity Score12.9%(76)
Diversity Score
13
−1%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 37.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% 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
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
Female
48.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania has about 593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania earns about $67,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $108,000, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of people in Mocanaqua, 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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