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Muhlenberg Park

Pennsylvania · 1,259 residents · 0.58 sq mi
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Muhlenberg Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $322,300. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,259
+7%since 2023
from 1,179 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,171 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 2,033 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.1
−3%since 2023
from 57.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Muhlenberg Park
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,384
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,426 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,260
−4%since 2023
from $53,670 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−2%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $266,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.2
+13%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,005)
Black4.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(101)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33%(389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(963)
Black2.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(219)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other2.7%(34)
Diversity Score47.9%(603)
Diversity Score
48
+45%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+13%since 2023
from 17.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Female
47.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Foreign born
11.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania has about 1,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania earns about $101,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $322,300.

How educated are people in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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