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Pughtown

Pennsylvania · 849 residents · 0.447 sq mi
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Pughtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,722. Population has fallen 17% since 2021, a loss of 180 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $335,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

849
−17%vs 2021
vs 1,029 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,899 / sq mi
−17%vs 2021
vs 2,302 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.6
−1%vs 2021
vs 45.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8219049871K1K20202024Pughtown
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$99,722
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $100,833 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$53,435
−2%vs 2021
vs $54,589 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 61.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$335,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $332,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
95.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.4% in 2021
4.7% rent
3.4
+2%vs 2021
vs 3.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(980)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(23)
Other2.5%(26)
Diversity Score11.5%(118)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(776)
Black1.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian3.1%(26)
Other1.7%(15)
Diversity Score17%(145)
17
+48%vs 2021
vs 11 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
25.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 32.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
62.1%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 62.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.3%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
68.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
67.1%
+3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.2% in 2021
47.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
2.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Pughtown, Pennsylvania?

Pughtown, Pennsylvania has about 849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pughtown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pughtown, Pennsylvania earns about $99,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pughtown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pughtown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $335,900.

How educated are people in Pughtown, Pennsylvania?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pughtown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pughtown, Pennsylvania?

About 2.9% of people in Pughtown, 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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