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Muir

Pennsylvania · 451 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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Muir has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,500. Population has grown 22% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
+22%vs 2011
vs 371 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
907 / sq mi
+22%vs 2011
vs 746 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−25%vs 2011
vs 54.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
351411472532592201020202024Muir
2024572
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,430
−3%vs 2011
vs $30,195 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.388 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services14.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−35.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.5% in 2011
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+34.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−38%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(12)
Diversity Score7.8%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(9)
Diversity Score6.1%(28)
Diversity Score
6
−22%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 35.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.6%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
54.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muir, Pennsylvania?

Muir, Pennsylvania has about 451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muir, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Muir, Pennsylvania earns about $49,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muir, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Muir, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,200.

How educated are people in Muir, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Muir, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muir, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Muir, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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