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Mocanaqua

Pennsylvania · 515 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Mocanaqua has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,500. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 220 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−30%since 2019
from 735 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 1,482 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+17%since 2019
from 42.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
493559625691757201020202024Mocanaqua
2024593
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,646
+17%since 2019
from $23,595 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $770 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+2%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(684)
Black2.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other3.7%(27)
Diversity Score16.5%(121)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(449)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(23)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.9%(20)
Diversity Score23%(118)
Diversity Score
23
+39%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+25%since 2019
from 31.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 61.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Female
45.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania has about 515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania earns about $51,500 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania?

About 6.2% 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 18.4% of people in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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