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Nanticoke

Pennsylvania · 10,465 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 $36,656. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,800. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,465
−4%since 2000
from 10,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,027 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Nanticoke
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,656
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,169 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,269
+32%since 2000
from $15,348 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(9,884)
Black1.4%(145)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(270)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other1%(105)
Diversity Score13%(1,359)
Diversity Score
13
+438%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has about 10,465 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania earns about $36,656 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% 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 16.4% of people in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nanticoke, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,802 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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