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Portersville

Pennsylvania · 235 residents · 0.795 sq mi
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Portersville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,813. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $104,400. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−12%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+26%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1852172492813131990201020202024Portersville
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,813
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,354
+40%since 2000
from $17,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4%(9)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−5%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portersville, Pennsylvania?

Portersville, Pennsylvania has about 235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portersville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Portersville, Pennsylvania earns about $47,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portersville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Portersville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $104,400, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Portersville, Pennsylvania?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Portersville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portersville, Pennsylvania?

About 2.7% of people in Portersville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portersville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Portersville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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