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Pen Mar

Pennsylvania · 1,171 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Pen Mar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,825. Population has declined 12% since 2023. Median home value is $270,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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

1,171
−12%since 2023
from 1,338 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,585 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 1,811 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 35.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6718531K1K1K201020202024Pen Mar
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.3%(97)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.8%(126)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(69)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(81)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(29)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(115)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4425.3%(296)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(136)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.4%(98)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.8%(68)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$117,825
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,010 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$42,063
+5%since 2023
from $40,216 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.310
+8%since 2023
from 0.288 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$270,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $264,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
92.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
7.1% rent
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
9.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,125)
Black3.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,055)
Black3.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(47)
23
−34%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.6%(31)
Ancestry
German22.3%(261)
English11.4%(133)
Irish8.8%(103)
American3.9%(46)
Dutch3.1%(36)
Italian2.6%(31)
Russian1.5%(18)
Nigerian1.5%(18)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(17)
Greek1.2%(14)
Czech0.9%(11)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Polish0.9%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

29.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
−12%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
75.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
31.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
64.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.7%(70)
Married78.9%(281)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.4%(5)
Women 15+
Never married26%(136)
Married53.2%(278)
Widowed5.5%(29)
Divorced15.3%(80)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pen Mar, Pennsylvania?

Pen Mar, Pennsylvania has about 1,171 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pen Mar, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pen Mar, Pennsylvania earns about $117,825 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pen Mar, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pen Mar, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $270,300.

How educated are people in Pen Mar, Pennsylvania?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pen Mar, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pen Mar, Pennsylvania?

About 1.1% of people in Pen Mar, 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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