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Noxen

Pennsylvania · 690 residents · 1.982 sq mi
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Noxen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $156,900. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
+5%since 2023
from 656 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
348 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 331 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
−12%since 2023
from 53.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
538580621662704201020202024Noxen
2024690
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,964
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,808
+3%since 2023
from $26,046 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+4%since 2023
from 0.331 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $169,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $798 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−11%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(24)
Diversity Score11.4%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(28)
Diversity Score13.8%(95)
Diversity Score
14
+22%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
−3%since 2023
from 32.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 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
4.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

Noxen, Pennsylvania has about 690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Noxen, Pennsylvania earns about $56,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noxen, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Noxen, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Noxen, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of people in Noxen, 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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