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Penbrook

Pennsylvania · 3,274 residents · 0.447 sq mi
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Penbrook has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,274
+8%since 2000
from 3,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,324 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Penbrook
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,347
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,716
+24%since 2000
from $18,274 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
51.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(2,285)
Black15%(456)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(140)
Asian1.6%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(1,389)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(1,231)
Black33.2%(1,088)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(501)
Asian4.4%(144)
Other2%(66)
Diversity Score84.5%(2,766)
Diversity Score
84
+85%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penbrook, Pennsylvania?

Penbrook, Pennsylvania has about 3,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penbrook, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Penbrook, Pennsylvania earns about $50,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penbrook, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penbrook, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Penbrook, Pennsylvania?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Penbrook, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penbrook, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of people in Penbrook, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penbrook, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Penbrook, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 483 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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