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Orrstown

Pennsylvania · 210 residents (2025 est.) · 0.064 sq mi
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Orrstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
+24%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,484 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 3,609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:210 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1932382833273721990201020202024Orrstown
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,743
+121%since 2000
from $14,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+25%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$162,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score6.8%(20)
Diversity Score
7
+529%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orrstown, Pennsylvania?

Orrstown, Pennsylvania has about 287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orrstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Orrstown, Pennsylvania earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orrstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Orrstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Orrstown, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Orrstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orrstown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.8% of people in Orrstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orrstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Orrstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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