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Mountainhome

Pennsylvania · 1,182 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Mountainhome is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,182
+1%since 2000
from 1,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
624 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+3%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8339741K1K1K1990201020202024Mountainhome
2024887
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,397
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,399
+23%since 2000
from $20,580 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,101)
Black2.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(24)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,064)
Black2.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(57)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other4.9%(58)
Diversity Score28.4%(336)
Diversity Score
28
+122%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania?

Mountainhome, Pennsylvania has about 1,182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania earns about $59,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountainhome, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mountainhome, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $219,500, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania?

About 10.7% of people in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountainhome, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountainhome, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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