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Refton

Pennsylvania · 310 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Refton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,563. Population has fallen 37% since 2019, a loss of 180 residents. Median home value is $249,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−37%since 2019
from 490 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−37%since 2019
from 409 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+16%since 2019
from 42.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
90280469659849201020202024Refton
2024321
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,563
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,700 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,782
−13%since 2019
from $26,126 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $193,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(15)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+28%since 2019
from 30.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Female
45.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Refton, Pennsylvania?

Refton, Pennsylvania has about 310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Refton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Refton, Pennsylvania earns about $101,563 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 $249,000.

How educated are people in Refton, Pennsylvania?

About 30.6% 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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