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Penns Creek

Pennsylvania · 694 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 $41,823. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,300. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
694
+4%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
946 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+7%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4805736677618542000201020202024Penns Creek
2024823
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,823
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,693
+69%since 2000
from $11,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(645)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score10.5%(73)
Diversity Score
10
+88%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania?

Penns Creek, Pennsylvania has about 694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $41,823 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 $113,300, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% 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 9.8% of people in Penns Creek, 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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