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Noxen

Pennsylvania · 643 residents · 1.982 sq mi
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Noxen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,208. Population has grown 16% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $152,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
+16%since 2019
from 552 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
324 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 279 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−16%since 2019
from 48.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
538580621662704201020202024Noxen
2024690
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,208
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,206
+1%since 2019
from $23,077 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $758 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
16.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(545)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score3.1%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(614)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(23)
Diversity Score11.6%(75)
Diversity Score
12
+271%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+2%since 2019
from 34.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
Female
57.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

Noxen, Pennsylvania has about 643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Noxen, Pennsylvania earns about $50,208 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Noxen, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% 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 18.2% of people in Noxen, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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