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Strausstown

Pennsylvania · 302 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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Strausstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,227. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% 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 $202,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
302
−11%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,411 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+20%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2252793343884421990201020202024Strausstown
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,227
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,255
+89%since 2000
from $19,733 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+25%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(8)
Diversity Score39.9%(120)
Diversity Score
40
+814%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strausstown, Pennsylvania?

Strausstown, Pennsylvania has about 302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strausstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Strausstown, Pennsylvania earns about $100,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strausstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Strausstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $202,600, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Strausstown, Pennsylvania?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Strausstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strausstown, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of people in Strausstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strausstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Strausstown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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