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Refton

Pennsylvania · 298 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Refton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,389. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2011. Median home value is $181,300. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
298
+69%vs 2011
vs 176 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
+69%vs 2011
vs 147 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+78%vs 2011
vs 23.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,389
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,285
−22%vs 2011
vs $27,328 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
−20.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
+66%vs 2011
vs 0.198 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information50.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $184,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−47.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.0% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+93%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(12)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.2% in 2011
Female
40.2%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.0%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Refton, Pennsylvania?

Refton, Pennsylvania has about 298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Refton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Refton, Pennsylvania earns about $56,389 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 $181,300.

How educated are people in Refton, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% 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 12.1% of people in Refton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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