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Orbisonia

Pennsylvania · 449 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 $31,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,100. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
+6%since 2000
from 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,582 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−8%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704655616567511990201020202024Orbisonia
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,155
+25%since 2000
from $16,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(416)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score5.8%(26)
Diversity Score
6
+226%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

Orbisonia, Pennsylvania has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania earns about $31,667 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 $98,100, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania?

About 21.8% 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 25.6% 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 36 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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