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Nazareth

Pennsylvania · 5,746 residents · 1.585 sq mi
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Nazareth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,554. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $192,200. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,746
−5%since 2000
from 6,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,625 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+6%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Nazareth
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,554
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,294
+38%since 2000
from $21,292 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$192,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.6%(275)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(5,456)
Black0.7%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(158)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(586)
Diversity Score
10
+124%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 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
9.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

Nazareth, Pennsylvania has about 5,746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nazareth, Pennsylvania earns about $59,554 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 $192,200, and the typical rent is about $786 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 5.1% 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 33 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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