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Stoystown

Pennsylvania · 300 residents · 0.19 sq mi
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Stoystown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. Median home value is $87,100. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
−30%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,579 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 2,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+27%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733153584004421990201020202024Stoystown
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,279
+86%since 2000
from $14,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(12)
Diversity Score13.2%(40)
Diversity Score
13
+2156%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−57.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stoystown, Pennsylvania?

Stoystown, Pennsylvania has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stoystown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Stoystown, Pennsylvania earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stoystown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Stoystown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Stoystown, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Stoystown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stoystown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.3% of people in Stoystown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stoystown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Stoystown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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