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St. Benedict

Pennsylvania · 476 residents · 1.106 sq mi
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St. Benedict has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,577. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $70,000. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
−4%since 2023
from 497 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 449 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−5%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
47448048749349920232024St. Benedict
2024476
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,577
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,828 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,434
−2%since 2023
from $31,146 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+13%since 2023
from 0.424 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−7%since 2023
from 1.2 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score4.5%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(8)
Diversity Score6.2%(29)
Diversity Score
6
+38%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−1%since 2023
from 20.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
52.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania?

St. Benedict, Pennsylvania has about 476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania earns about $60,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Benedict, Pennsylvania expensive?

In St. Benedict, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania?

About 29.3% of people in St. Benedict, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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