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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Nanticoke

Pennsylvania · 12,267 residents · 3.457 sq mi
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Nanticoke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,267
+12%vs 2000
vs 10,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,548 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 3,169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Nanticoke
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,974
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,169 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,815
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,348 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $392 in 2000
US average: $450
60.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
39.5% rent
2.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(10,802)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(49)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(264)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(12,173)
Black0.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(70)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score3.3%(404)
3
+36%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.3%
−13.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has about 12,267 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania earns about $18,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nanticoke, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

About 12.2% of people in Nanticoke, 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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