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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pitcairn

Pennsylvania · 3,689 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 $25,688. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,689
−10%since 1990
from 4,087 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,291 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 8,077 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+12%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pitcairn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,688
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,142 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,785
+40%since 1990
from $10,539 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
49.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score1.2%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,604)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score3.5%(127)
Diversity Score
3
+199%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

Pitcairn, Pennsylvania has about 3,689 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania earns about $25,688 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 $52,100, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% 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 12.0% of people in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pitcairn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pitcairn, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 398 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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