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North Catasauqua

Pennsylvania · 2,849 residents · 0.718 sq mi
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North Catasauqua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,849
+1%since 2000
from 2,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,968 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Catasauqua
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,494
+42%since 2000
from $19,424 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
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
$177,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,724)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(51)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(168)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,624)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(148)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other1.1%(31)
Diversity Score19.2%(548)
Diversity Score
19
+222%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania has about 2,849 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania earns about $55,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $177,000, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

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

Has North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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