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Oval

Pennsylvania · 366 residents · 1.096 sq mi
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Oval has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $162,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
366
−5%since 2019
from 387 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
334 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 353 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+7%since 2019
from 45.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
295345395445495201020202024Oval
2024478
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,432 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,080
−13%since 2019
from $25,387 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $149,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
15.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+14%since 2019
from 29.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
Female
58.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oval, Pennsylvania?

Oval, Pennsylvania has about 366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oval, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oval, Pennsylvania earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oval, Pennsylvania expensive?

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

How educated are people in Oval, Pennsylvania?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oval, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oval, Pennsylvania?

About 38.5% of people in Oval, 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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