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Reiffton

Pennsylvania · 4,575 residents · 1.909 sq mi
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Reiffton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 65% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,575
+58%since 2000
from 2,888 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,397 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
−4%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Reiffton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,793
+89%since 2000
from $25,866 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−10%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,630
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,786)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian1.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(226)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,524)
Black1.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(713)
Asian3%(137)
Other3.1%(141)
Diversity Score47.5%(2,175)
Diversity Score
48
+508%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+98%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reiffton, Pennsylvania?

Reiffton, Pennsylvania has about 4,575 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reiffton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Reiffton, Pennsylvania earns about $128,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reiffton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Reiffton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $318,500, and the typical rent is about $1,630 a month.

How educated are people in Reiffton, Pennsylvania?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Reiffton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reiffton, Pennsylvania?

About 3.9% of people in Reiffton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reiffton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Reiffton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,022 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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