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Penns Creek

Pennsylvania · 715 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Penns Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,500. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
+7%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
974 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.7
−7%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4805736677618542000201020202024Penns Creek
2024823
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,139
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,910
+44%since 2000
from $11,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(646)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(686)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(61)
Diversity Score
9
+53%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania?

Penns Creek, Pennsylvania has about 715 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $35,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penns Creek, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penns Creek, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 17.4% of people in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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