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Pitcairn

Pennsylvania · 3,294 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 $36,563. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $58,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,294
−11%since 2000
from 3,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,510 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 7,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pitcairn
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,469
+32%since 2000
from $14,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
55.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,822)
Black9.4%(308)
Hispanic / Latino2%(65)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score30.1%(991)
Diversity Score
30
+771%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
20.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

Pitcairn, Pennsylvania has about 3,294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania earns about $36,563 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania?

About 20.2% 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 12.3% 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 793 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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