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Mocanaqua

Pennsylvania · 646 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Mocanaqua has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,000. With a median age of 42.5, 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 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
646
−1%vs 2011
vs 652 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,302 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 1,315 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+3%vs 2011
vs 41.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
493559625691757201020202024Mocanaqua
2024593
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,469
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,667 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,506
+7%vs 2011
vs $21,917 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.371 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $631 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−39.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.2% in 2011
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−4%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(602)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(13)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(60)
Diversity Score
9
+77%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 31.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Female
55.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.9%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania has about 646 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania earns about $40,469 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% 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 8.2% of people in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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