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Penn Farms

Pennsylvania · 2,307 residents · 1.487 sq mi
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Penn Farms is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,601. Population has declined 9% since 2021. Median home value is $265,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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

2,307
−9%vs 2021
vs 2,548 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,551 / sq mi
−9%vs 2021
vs 1,714 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.1
+3%vs 2021
vs 42.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K2K3K20202024Penn Farms
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,601
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $98,077 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$41,468
−7%vs 2021
vs $44,548 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
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

$265,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $269,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$947
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $980 in 2021
US average: $1,124
85.6%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.8% in 2021
14.4% rent
3.0
+8%vs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian5.5%(141)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(384)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,148)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian2.6%(60)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(253)
11
−27%vs 2021
vs 15 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.8%
−13.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
18.6%
−10.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−10%vs 2021
vs 18.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
85.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.4%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
73.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
46.3%
−11.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.4% in 2021
48.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.6% in 2021
12.2%
+8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penn Farms, Pennsylvania?

Penn Farms, Pennsylvania has about 2,307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Penn Farms, Pennsylvania earns about $89,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penn Farms, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penn Farms, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $265,200, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Penn Farms, Pennsylvania?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Penn Farms, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penn Farms, Pennsylvania?

About 4.4% of people in Penn Farms, 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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