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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nazareth

Pennsylvania · 6,023 residents · 1.585 sq mi
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Nazareth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,038. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $108,800. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,023
+5%since 1990
from 5,713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,800 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,604 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.4
+6%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Nazareth
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,038
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,230 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,292
+45%since 1990
from $14,694 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $446 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
44.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−11%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,619)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(272)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,893)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(57)
Asian0.4%(24)
Diversity Score4.6%(275)
Diversity Score
5
−4%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

Nazareth, Pennsylvania has about 6,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nazareth, Pennsylvania earns about $39,038 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% 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 8.0% 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 310 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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