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Sturgeon

Pennsylvania · 1,611 residents · 1.12 sq mi
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Sturgeon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $171,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
1,611
+2%since 2019
from 1,580 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 1,411 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+6%since 2019
from 43.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Sturgeon
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,657
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,859 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,671
+5%since 2019
from $37,623 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $164,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
14.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,580)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,476)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2%(33)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(165)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−5%since 2019
from 28.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
56.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania?

Sturgeon, Pennsylvania has about 1,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania earns about $78,657 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 $171,100.

How educated are people in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania?

About 33.3% 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 7.5% of people in Sturgeon, 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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