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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Orbisonia

Pennsylvania · 485 residents · 0.098 sq mi
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Orbisonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,800. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
+14%vs 2000
vs 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 43.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704655616567511990201020202024Orbisonia
2024468
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.2%(40)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94.3%(21)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148%(39)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 199.3%(45)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.7%(18)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 349.3%(45)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4417.3%(84)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 549.7%(47)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6411.3%(55)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7410.7%(52)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845.6%(27)
US avg: 4%
85 and over2.5%(12)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,162
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,825
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,911 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$280
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $288 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+17.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
20.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(419)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(477)
Black1.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German40.4%(189)
Irish13.7%(64)
Italian13%(61)
Scotch-Irish9.6%(45)
English8.1%(38)
American5.3%(25)
Norwegian3.6%(17)
Dutch1.7%(8)
Scottish1.5%(7)
French1.3%(6)
Welsh1.1%(5)
Polish0.6%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(2)
Arab0.2%(1)
Greek0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.8%(41)
Married55.8%(72)
Widowed3.1%(4)
Divorced9.3%(12)
Women 15+
Never married31.1%(64)
Married41.7%(86)
Widowed16.5%(34)
Divorced10.7%(22)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

Orbisonia, Pennsylvania has about 485 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania earns about $18,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orbisonia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Orbisonia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

About 17.1% of people in Orbisonia, 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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