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Oberlin

Pennsylvania · 588 residents · 0.13 sq mi
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Oberlin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,605. Population has declined 14% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−14%vs 2011
vs 681 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,523 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 5,238 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+2%vs 2011
vs 37.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
219345471597723201020202024Oberlin
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,605
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,842 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,195
+5%vs 2011
vs $17,292 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.217
−26%vs 2011
vs 0.292 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $124,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $935 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.0% in 2011
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−9%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(341)
Black26.1%(178)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(140)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(22)
Diversity Score79.7%(543)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(411)
Black11.2%(66)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(68)
Asian2.4%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(316)
Diversity Score
54
−33%vs 2011
vs 80 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 15.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
Female
42.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
Foreign born
14.1%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oberlin, Pennsylvania?

Oberlin, Pennsylvania has about 588 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oberlin, Pennsylvania earns about $51,605 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% 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 6.9% of people in Oberlin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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