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Refton

Pennsylvania · 321 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Refton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,897. Population has fallen 46% since 2023, a loss of 268 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $414,300. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

321
−46%since 2023
from 589 in 2023
2010 – 2024
268 / sq mi
−46%since 2023
from 491 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
23.0
+10%since 2023
from 21.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
90280469659849201020202024Refton
2024321
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$146,897
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $144,045 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$35,915
+15%since 2023
from $31,230 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.059
+24%since 2023
from 0.047 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$414,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $428,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.8
−5%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(589)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
38.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

75.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
24.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
52.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
53.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Refton, Pennsylvania?

Refton, Pennsylvania has about 321 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Refton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Refton, Pennsylvania earns about $146,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Refton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Refton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $414,300.

How educated are people in Refton, Pennsylvania?

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in Refton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Refton, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Refton, 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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