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Muhlenberg Park

Pennsylvania · 1,544 residents · 0.58 sq mi
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Muhlenberg Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,466. Population has declined 7% since 2019. Median home value is $169,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,544
−7%since 2019
from 1,656 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,662 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 2,855 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+4%since 2019
from 47.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Muhlenberg Park
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,466
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,653 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,447
+20%since 2019
from $42,820 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
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
$169,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
7.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(1,045)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(432)
Asian3.7%(61)
Other4.8%(80)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,096)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,081)
Black2.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(338)
Asian2.1%(32)
Other3.6%(56)
Diversity Score58%(896)
Diversity Score
58
−12%since 2019
from 66 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−2%since 2019
from 18.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
Female
46.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.5% in 2019
Foreign born
4.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania has about 1,544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania earns about $86,466 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 $169,600.

How educated are people in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania?

About 29.5% 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 2.0% of people in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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