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North Philipsburg

Pennsylvania · 651 residents · 0.738 sq mi
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North Philipsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,556. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,400. With a median age of 71.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
−7%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
882 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.5
+50%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5826757688609532000201020202024North Philipsburg
2024651
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,556
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,083
+151%since 2000
from $13,984 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+32%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$97,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
64.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 30.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania has about 651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $45,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 5.6% of people in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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