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Muir

Pennsylvania · 429 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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Muir is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $118,100. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
429
+1%since 2019
from 424 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
863 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 853 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
−5%since 2019
from 51.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
351411472532592201020202024Muir
2024572
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,750
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,033
+7%since 2019
from $44,083 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.9% in 2019
8.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−18%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−17%since 2019
from 30.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
53.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muir, Pennsylvania?

Muir, Pennsylvania has about 429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muir, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Muir, Pennsylvania earns about $100,750 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 $118,100.

How educated are people in Muir, Pennsylvania?

About 26.3% 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 3.1% of people in Muir, 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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