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Orbisonia

Pennsylvania · 428 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 $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
428
+1%since 2000
from 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,367 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+2%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704655616567511990201020202024Orbisonia
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,842
+23%since 2000
from $16,911 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(419)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(421)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+97%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

Orbisonia, Pennsylvania has about 428 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania earns about $37,500 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 $104,200, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

About 5.3% 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 10.5% of people in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orbisonia, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Orbisonia, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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