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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pitcairn

Pennsylvania · 4,087 residents · 0.506 sq mi
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Pitcairn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,142. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,087
+11%vs 2000
vs 3,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8,077 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 7,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pitcairn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,142
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,539
−29%vs 2000
vs $14,785 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$322
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $403 in 2000
US average: $450
50.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.4% in 2000
49.9% rent
1.7
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,604)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(127)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(47)
1
−67%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

Pitcairn, Pennsylvania has about 4,087 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania earns about $21,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pitcairn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $35,200, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% of people in Pitcairn, 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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