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Orrtanna

Pennsylvania · 183 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 $37,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 52.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
+8%since 2000
from 169 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
901 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+2%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
57951331712092000201020202024Orrtanna
2024143
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,708
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,693
−26%since 2000
from $21,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.6%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+117%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−62.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania?

Orrtanna, Pennsylvania has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania earns about $37,708 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 $158,300.

How educated are people in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania?

About 33.3% 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 52.6% of people in Orrtanna, 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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