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Sturgeon

Pennsylvania · 1,466 residents · 1.12 sq mi
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Sturgeon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,592. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $220,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 47% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,466
+8%since 2023
from 1,353 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,309 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 1,208 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+5%since 2023
from 39.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Sturgeon
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,592
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,389 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,353
+3%since 2023
from $51,942 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+17%since 2023
from 0.297 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services16%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $258,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(90)
Diversity Score15.5%(210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(81)
Diversity Score13%(191)
Diversity Score
13
−16%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% 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
5.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Female
52.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Sturgeon, Pennsylvania?

Sturgeon, Pennsylvania has about 1,466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania earns about $114,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sturgeon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sturgeon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $220,500.

How educated are people in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania?

About 1.0% of people in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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