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Nazareth

Pennsylvania · 6,091 residents (2025 est.) · 1.585 sq mi
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Nazareth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,855. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,300. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,043
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,813 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3,821 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+10%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,091 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Nazareth
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.9%(174)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(466)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(316)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(278)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(186)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.5%(939)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(594)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.3%(441)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.2%(1,098)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.7%(649)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.1%(487)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.9%(415)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,855
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,038 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,299
+89%since 2000
from $21,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+29%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+28%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
16
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,893)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(57)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,972)
Black3%(179)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(487)
Asian2%(119)
Other4.7%(286)
Diversity Score
39
+1290%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.5%(270)
Dominican2.2%(135)
Colombian0.3%(19)
Peruvian0.3%(18)
Costa Rican0.2%(14)
Ecuadorian0.2%(14)
Guatemalan0.2%(10)
Panamanian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.4%(86)
Korean0.3%(17)
Chinese0.3%(16)
Ancestry
American21.2%(1,281)
German20.7%(1,252)
Irish15%(909)
Italian12.1%(733)
English9.5%(575)
Polish3.7%(226)
Russian1.3%(79)
Hungarian1.2%(72)
French1%(58)
Dutch0.9%(57)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.8%(46)
Austrian0.7%(42)
Arab0.7%(41)
Egyptian0.6%(35)
Slovak0.4%(25)
Canadian0.4%(24)
Scottish0.3%(20)
Swedish0.3%(19)
Swiss0.3%(17)
British0.2%(13)
Lithuanian0.2%(13)
Norwegian0.2%(10)
Ukrainian0.2%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+139%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39%(889)
Married50.3%(1,146)
Widowed3.1%(71)
Divorced7.6%(172)
Women 15+
Never married18.9%(531)
Married37.8%(1,063)
Widowed29.8%(838)
Divorced13.4%(377)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

Nazareth, Pennsylvania has about 6,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nazareth, Pennsylvania earns about $56,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nazareth, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $240,300, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nazareth, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of people in Nazareth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nazareth, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Nazareth, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 330 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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