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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Moscow

Pennsylvania · 1,527 residents · 2.849 sq mi
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Moscow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,906. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 356 residents. Median home value is $87,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,527
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
536 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Moscow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,906
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,615 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,481
−38%vs 2000
vs $21,725 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $564 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,855)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(62)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(22)
Diversity Score5.4%(83)
Diversity Score
5
+65%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.1%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moscow, Pennsylvania?

Moscow, Pennsylvania has about 1,527 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Moscow, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Moscow, Pennsylvania earns about $33,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moscow, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Moscow, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Moscow, Pennsylvania?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Moscow, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moscow, Pennsylvania?

About 3.5% of people in Moscow, 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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