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South Renovo

Pennsylvania · 411 residents · 0.204 sq mi
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South Renovo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 146 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,700. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−26%since 2000
from 557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,015 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 2,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+17%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3904475035596161990201020202024South Renovo
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,584
+67%since 2000
from $14,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−13%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(556)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(392)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score8.4%(35)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+8%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Renovo, Pennsylvania?

South Renovo, Pennsylvania has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Renovo, Pennsylvania earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Renovo, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Renovo, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $45,700, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in South Renovo, Pennsylvania?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Renovo, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Renovo, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% of people in South Renovo, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Renovo, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Renovo, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 172 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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