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Renovo

Pennsylvania · 1,061 residents · 1.051 sq mi
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Renovo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,213. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 257 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $41,200. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,061
−19%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9971K1K1K2K1990201020202024Renovo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,213
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,406
+49%since 2000
from $11,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,299)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(985)
Black1.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.1%(32)
Diversity Score16.1%(171)
Diversity Score
16
+960%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renovo, Pennsylvania?

Renovo, Pennsylvania has about 1,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Renovo, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Renovo, Pennsylvania earns about $24,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Renovo, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Renovo, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $41,200, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Renovo, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Renovo, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Renovo, Pennsylvania?

About 32.6% of people in Renovo, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Renovo, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Renovo, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 461 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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