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Muse

Pennsylvania · 2,529 residents · 1.552 sq mi
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Muse has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,288. Population has declined 6% since 2023. Median home value is $340,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,529
−6%since 2023
from 2,687 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,630 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,731 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2023
from 35.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Muse
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,288
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,542 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,875
−10%since 2023
from $41,977 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+1%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $357,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $655 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+29%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,516)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(36)
Other4.5%(122)
Diversity Score15.1%(406)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,201)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(56)
Other10.4%(262)
Diversity Score28.9%(731)
Diversity Score
29
+91%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−17%since 2023
from 29.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% 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
9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
Female
60.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muse, Pennsylvania?

Muse, Pennsylvania has about 2,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muse, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Muse, Pennsylvania earns about $80,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muse, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Muse, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $340,300, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Muse, Pennsylvania?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Muse, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muse, Pennsylvania?

About 3.6% of people in Muse, 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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