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Rural Valley

Pennsylvania · 876 residents · 2.111 sq mi
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Rural Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,542. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,800. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
876
−5%since 2000
from 922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
415 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+3%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8078659239801K1990201020202024Rural Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,542
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,513
+58%since 2000
from $14,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(906)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(867)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score3.8%(34)
Diversity Score
4
+135%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania?

Rural Valley, Pennsylvania has about 876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania earns about $42,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rural Valley, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of people in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rural Valley, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rural Valley, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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