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Muhlenberg Park

Pennsylvania · 1,420 residents · 0.58 sq mi
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Muhlenberg Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,206. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 438 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $166,000. With a median age of 51.6, 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 51.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,420
−24%vs 2011
vs 1,858 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,448 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 3,203 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.6
+7%vs 2011
vs 48.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,206
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,430
−1%vs 2011
vs $25,640 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.331 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $170,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−47.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.9
−10%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,732)
Black1.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(67)
Diversity Score16.2%(300)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,251)
Black2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(123)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.9%(41)
Diversity Score30.3%(430)
Diversity Score
30
+87%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 16.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Female
50.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania has about 1,420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania earns about $57,206 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 $166,000.

How educated are people in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% 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 12.1% of people in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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