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Nazareth

Pennsylvania · 6,053 residents · 1.585 sq mi
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Nazareth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,053
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,819 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+2%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Nazareth
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,578
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,462
+57%since 2000
from $21,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(5,157)
Black1.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(522)
Asian0.9%(55)
Other3.2%(192)
Diversity Score31.7%(1,917)
Diversity Score
32
+594%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

Nazareth, Pennsylvania has about 6,053 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nazareth, Pennsylvania earns about $50,578 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 $186,600, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

About 24.3% 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 12.8% 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 340 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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