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Mount Penn

Pennsylvania · 3,240 residents · 0.41 sq mi
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Mount Penn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,240
+7%since 2000
from 3,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,902 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7,356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−6%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mount Penn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,198
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,326 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,615
+18%since 2000
from $21,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,829)
Black1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(102)
Asian1.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(399)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(1,840)
Black5.8%(188)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(1,015)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other6.7%(216)
Diversity Score72.8%(2,357)
Diversity Score
73
+450%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania?

Mount Penn, Pennsylvania has about 3,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania earns about $47,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Penn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mount Penn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of people in Mount Penn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Penn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Penn, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 357 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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