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Moscow

Pennsylvania · 2,026 residents · 2.849 sq mi
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Moscow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $217,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,026
+8%since 2000
from 1,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Moscow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,686
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,888
+51%since 2000
from $21,725 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,957)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(34)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score8.1%(165)
Diversity Score
8
+147%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moscow, Pennsylvania?

Moscow, Pennsylvania has about 2,026 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moscow, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Moscow, Pennsylvania earns about $58,686 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 $217,300, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Moscow, Pennsylvania?

About 34.2% 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 5.2% of people in Moscow, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moscow, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Moscow, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 499 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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