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Pillow

Pennsylvania · 292 residents · 0.493 sq mi
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Pillow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,188. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 7% 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 $96,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
292
−4%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+20%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2192472763043331990201020202024Pillow
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,188
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,972
+63%since 2000
from $17,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+30%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(255)
Black2.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(72)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pillow, Pennsylvania?

Pillow, Pennsylvania has about 292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pillow, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pillow, Pennsylvania earns about $52,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pillow, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pillow, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Pillow, Pennsylvania?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pillow, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pillow, Pennsylvania?

About 4.1% of people in Pillow, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pillow, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pillow, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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