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Rainsburg

Pennsylvania · 141 residents · 0.163 sq mi
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Rainsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,000. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−3%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
865 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−21%since 2000
from 54.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53931331732131990201020202024Rainsburg
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,567
+62%since 2000
from $11,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+190%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(10)
Diversity Score20.2%(28)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania?

Rainsburg, Pennsylvania has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rainsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,000, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 32.9% of people in Rainsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rainsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rainsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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