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Mountainhome

Pennsylvania · 1,202 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Mountainhome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $161,400. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,202
+3%since 2000
from 1,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.8
+9%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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2024887
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(64)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(69)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(74)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(80)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(63)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.5%(114)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(126)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.8%(178)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.1%(205)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.1%(133)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(81)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,721
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,767
+59%since 2000
from $20,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+11%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(959)
Black5.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(97)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Asian Indian22.5%(160)
Ancestry
American33.6%(239)
Irish25.9%(184)
Italian15.9%(113)
German12%(85)
Polish6.5%(46)
English4.6%(33)
French4.4%(31)
Dutch2.5%(18)
Welsh1.7%(12)
Lebanese1.5%(11)
Slovak1.5%(11)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Ukrainian1.3%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.9%(166)
Married42.5%(177)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.5%(73)
Women 15+
Never married17.8%(64)
Married32.2%(116)
Widowed19.4%(70)
Divorced30.6%(110)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania?

Mountainhome, Pennsylvania has about 1,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania earns about $40,721 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 $161,400, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania?

About 29.4% 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 11.3% 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 168 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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