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North Philipsburg

Pennsylvania · 617 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 $39,019. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
617
−11%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
836 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.2
+37%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5826757688609532000201020202024North Philipsburg
2024651
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,019
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,054
+58%since 2000
from $13,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(14)
Diversity Score7.4%(46)
Diversity Score
7
+589%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
41.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania has about 617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $39,019 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in North Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% 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 0.0% of people in North Philipsburg, 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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