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Penn Estates

Pennsylvania · 4,546 residents · 2.022 sq mi
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The short version

Penn Estates is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,427. Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 817 residents. Median home value is $162,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
4,546
−15%since 2019
from 5,363 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,248 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 2,652 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+7%since 2019
from 35.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K201020202024Penn Estates
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,427
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,492 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,123
+8%since 2019
from $28,719 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $161,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,507
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,229 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.9% in 2019
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic37%(1,984)
Black27.5%(1,476)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(1,419)
Asian1%(53)
Other8%(431)
Diversity Score88.9%(4,765)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(1,458)
Black27.3%(1,243)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(1,452)
Asian2.9%(133)
Other12.1%(550)
Diversity Score92.4%(4,200)
Diversity Score
92
+4%since 2019
from 89 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.9 min
−10%since 2019
from 58.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Foreign born
13.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penn Estates, Pennsylvania?

Penn Estates, Pennsylvania has about 4,546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penn Estates, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Penn Estates, Pennsylvania earns about $79,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penn Estates, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penn Estates, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $162,600, and the typical rent is about $1,507 a month.

How educated are people in Penn Estates, Pennsylvania?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Penn Estates, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penn Estates, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of people in Penn Estates, 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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