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Nixon

Pennsylvania · 1,393 residents · 2.691 sq mi
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Nixon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,154. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $225,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
1,393
−1%since 2000
from 1,404 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
518 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+18%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Nixon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,154
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,497
+71%since 2000
from $27,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
3.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,369)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian1.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,335)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(70)
Diversity Score
5
−15%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Pennsylvania?

Nixon, Pennsylvania has about 1,393 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nixon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nixon, Pennsylvania earns about $101,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nixon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Nixon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $225,200.

How educated are people in Nixon, Pennsylvania?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nixon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nixon, Pennsylvania?

About 1.8% of people in Nixon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nixon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Nixon, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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