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Railroad

Pennsylvania · 278 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Railroad is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,038. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−7%since 2000
from 300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792212643073491990201020202024Railroad
2024335
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,038
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$29,498
+77%since 2000
from $16,709 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.269
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade27.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(287)
Black1.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(272)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
Diversity Score
4
−39%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+85%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Railroad, Pennsylvania?

Railroad, Pennsylvania has about 278 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Railroad, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Railroad, Pennsylvania earns about $69,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Railroad, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Railroad, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $201,900, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Railroad, Pennsylvania?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Railroad, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Railroad, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Railroad, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Railroad, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Railroad, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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