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Norvelt

Pennsylvania · 987 residents · 1.792 sq mi
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Norvelt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $205,700. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
987
+11%since 2023
from 891 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
551 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 497 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
−1%since 2023
from 50.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7248631K1K1K201020202024Norvelt
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,605 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,423
+11%since 2023
from $36,535 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+5%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $197,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−22%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(872)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(18)
Diversity Score5.2%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(969)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(17)
Diversity Score4.5%(44)
Diversity Score
4
−14%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−14%since 2023
from 28.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% 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
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% 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
60.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Female
51.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

Norvelt, Pennsylvania has about 987 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Norvelt, Pennsylvania earns about $73,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norvelt, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Norvelt, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $205,700.

How educated are people in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Norvelt, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Norvelt, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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