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Rauchtown

Pennsylvania · 586 residents · 1.782 sq mi
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Rauchtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $194,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
586
−10%since 2023
from 653 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
329 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 366 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+17%since 2023
from 38.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
564631699766834201020202024Rauchtown
2024586
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.7%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(39)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(29)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(29)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413%(76)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(51)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(68)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.9%(99)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(45)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.1%(59)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,819 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,979
−4%since 2023
from $30,271 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+9%since 2023
from 0.335 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $192,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,146 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+6%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+11%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German41%(240)
American11.6%(68)
Irish9.6%(56)
English6.8%(40)
Italian6.7%(39)
Dutch1.9%(11)
French1%(6)
Welsh1%(6)
Swedish0.9%(5)
Polish0.7%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.7%(4)
Finnish0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+10%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% 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
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
Female
45.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.7%(65)
Married52.1%(137)
Widowed8.4%(22)
Divorced14.8%(39)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(26)
Married68.1%(139)
Widowed8.3%(17)
Divorced10.8%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rauchtown, Pennsylvania?

Rauchtown, Pennsylvania has about 586 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rauchtown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rauchtown, Pennsylvania earns about $70,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rauchtown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rauchtown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $194,200, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Rauchtown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rauchtown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rauchtown, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of people in Rauchtown, 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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