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New Albany

Pennsylvania · 251 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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New Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−18%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2352823303774241990201020202024New Albany
2024358
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,643
+16%since 2000
from $15,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$698
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+78%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(233)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(10)
Diversity Score11.7%(29)
Diversity Score
12
+612%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Albany, Pennsylvania?

New Albany, Pennsylvania has about 251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Albany, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Albany, Pennsylvania earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Albany, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Albany, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $116,100, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in New Albany, Pennsylvania?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Albany, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Albany, Pennsylvania?

About 19.2% of people in New Albany, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Albany, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Albany, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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