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Plumsteadville

Pennsylvania · 2,592 residents · 2.387 sq mi
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Plumsteadville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $176,313. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $580,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,592
−12%since 2023
from 2,948 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,086 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Plumsteadville
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$176,313
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,614 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,724
+16%since 2023
from $67,662 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−4%since 2023
from 0.385 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$580,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $555,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,217
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,100 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−56.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−7%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,813)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian3.4%(99)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score11%(325)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian1.7%(44)
Other4.3%(112)
Diversity Score15.2%(395)
Diversity Score
15
+38%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+7%since 2023
from 25.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Female
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Foreign born
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania?

Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania has about 2,592 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania earns about $176,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $580,800, and the typical rent is about $2,217 a month.

How educated are people in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania?

About 68.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania?

About 0.9% of people in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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