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Oberlin

Pennsylvania · 269 residents · 0.13 sq mi
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Oberlin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,809. Population has fallen 40% since 2023, a loss of 183 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $229,400. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
−40%since 2023
from 452 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,069 / sq mi
−40%since 2023
from 3,477 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
25.0
−23%since 2023
from 32.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
219345471597723201020202024Oberlin
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,809
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $138,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,482
−16%since 2023
from $36,440 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.148
−15%since 2023
from 0.174 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
55.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+71%since 2023
from 1.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(397)
Black6.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score27.7%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(111)
Black16.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score79.1%(213)
Diversity Score
79
+185%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+72%since 2023
from 17.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+31.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
Female
37.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.3%
+32.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oberlin, Pennsylvania?

Oberlin, Pennsylvania has about 269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oberlin, Pennsylvania earns about $125,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oberlin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oberlin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $229,400.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Pennsylvania?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oberlin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oberlin, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Oberlin, 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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