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Nittany

Pennsylvania · 1,096 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Nittany has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,716. Population has grown 47% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,096
+47%since 2023
from 747 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
774 / sq mi
+47%since 2023
from 528 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+1%since 2023
from 38.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5156748329901K201020202024Nittany
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,716
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,893 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,223
−5%since 2023
from $21,323 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−21%since 2023
from 0.407 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance27.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical27.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.2
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60%(448)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(77)
Diversity Score67.7%(506)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(673)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(216)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.9%(207)
Diversity Score68.6%(751)
Diversity Score
69
+1%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Female
60.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nittany, Pennsylvania?

Nittany, Pennsylvania has about 1,096 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nittany, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nittany, Pennsylvania earns about $69,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nittany, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Nittany, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $151,800.

How educated are people in Nittany, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nittany, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nittany, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of people in Nittany, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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