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Noxen

Pennsylvania · 633 residents · 1.982 sq mi
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Noxen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,800. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
633
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 630 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 318 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
−7%vs 2011
vs 45.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
538580621662704201020202024Noxen
2024690
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,306 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,582
−13%vs 2011
vs $23,638 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.361 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $545 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−36.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.4% in 2011
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−95%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 34.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% 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
8.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
49.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

Noxen, Pennsylvania has about 633 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Noxen, Pennsylvania earns about $47,500 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% 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 12.4% of people in Noxen, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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