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Norvelt

Pennsylvania · 846 residents · 1.792 sq mi
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Norvelt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $175,700. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
+10%since 2019
from 770 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
472 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 430 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
−12%since 2019
from 57.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7248631K1K1K201020202024Norvelt
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,333
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,682 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,980
−7%since 2019
from $29,979 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
7.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(770)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(13)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
−4%since 2019
from 30.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Female
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

Norvelt, Pennsylvania has about 846 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Norvelt, Pennsylvania earns about $49,333 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 $175,700.

How educated are people in Norvelt, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% 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 8.1% of people in Norvelt, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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