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Orrtanna

Pennsylvania · 143 residents · 0.203 sq mi
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Orrtanna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,456. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $227,100. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
−15%since 2000
from 169 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
704 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 754 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−21%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
57951331712092000201020202024Orrtanna
2024143
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.2%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.2%(16)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.1%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.9%(27)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.2%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.4%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747%(10)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.5%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,456
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,708
+44%since 2000
from $21,257 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+27%since 2010
from 0.299 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
+41.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2015
from 0.0% in 2015
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+43%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
7
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Orrtanna on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.5%(25)
Diversity Score
36
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German36.4%(52)
Italian23.1%(33)
Irish9.1%(13)
American7%(10)
Polish3.5%(5)
English2.8%(4)
Scottish2.1%(3)
Hungarian1.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
81.3 min
+234%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 4.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49.1%(27)
Married41.8%(23)
Widowed9.1%(5)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married26.1%(12)
Married54.3%(25)
Widowed19.6%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania?

Orrtanna, Pennsylvania has about 143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania earns about $53,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orrtanna, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,100.

How educated are people in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania?

About 7.7% of people in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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