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Norvelt

Pennsylvania · 948 residents · 1.792 sq mi
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Norvelt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,750. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
−7%vs 2011
vs 1,024 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
529 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 571 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
−4%vs 2011
vs 52.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7248631K1K1K201020202024Norvelt
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $63,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,269
−8%vs 2011
vs $30,786 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.365 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $129,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−46.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.5% in 2011
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,024)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(939)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(8)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 17.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
Female
40.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

Norvelt, Pennsylvania has about 948 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Norvelt, Pennsylvania earns about $56,750 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 $124,600.

How educated are people in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% 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 0.0% of people in Norvelt, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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