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CITY · 2020 ACS

Moosic

Pennsylvania · 5,959 residents · 6.481 sq mi
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Moosic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,500. With a median age of 48.5, 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 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,959
+7%since 2000
from 5,575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+10%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Moosic
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,594
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,164
+66%since 2000
from $21,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,485)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(5,136)
Black1.4%(84)
Hispanic / Latino7%(416)
Asian2.5%(151)
Other3.5%(209)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,933)
Diversity Score
32
+924%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moosic, Pennsylvania?

Moosic, Pennsylvania has about 5,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moosic, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Moosic, Pennsylvania earns about $59,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moosic, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Moosic, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $179,500, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Moosic, Pennsylvania?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Moosic, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moosic, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of people in Moosic, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moosic, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Moosic, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 620 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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