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South Connellsville

Pennsylvania · 1,835 residents (2025 est.) · 1.681 sq mi
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South Connellsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 474 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,000. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,807
−21%since 2000
from 2,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+26%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,835 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024South Connellsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,250
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,678
+101%since 2000
from $15,261 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+11%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+35%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,230)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,752)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(43)
Diversity Score7.4%(134)
Diversity Score
7
+80%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

South Connellsville, Pennsylvania has about 1,807 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania earns about $48,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Connellsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania?

About 21.3% of people in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Connellsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Connellsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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