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Monaca

Pennsylvania · 5,625 residents · 2.027 sq mi
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Monaca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,690. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
5,625
−11%since 2000
from 6,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,775 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Monaca
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,690
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,706 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,183
+54%since 2000
from $17,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,076)
Black1.9%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(38)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(419)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(4,964)
Black3.5%(198)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(127)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other6.9%(386)
Diversity Score29.8%(1,675)
Diversity Score
30
+347%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monaca, Pennsylvania?

Monaca, Pennsylvania has about 5,625 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monaca, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Monaca, Pennsylvania earns about $39,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monaca, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Monaca, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Monaca, Pennsylvania?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monaca, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monaca, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% of people in Monaca, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monaca, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Monaca, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,114 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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