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Sugar Notch

Pennsylvania · 989 residents · 0.993 sq mi
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Sugar Notch has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989
−3%since 2000
from 1,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
996 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
−3%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8389059721K1K1990201020202024Sugar Notch
2024999
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,313
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,516
+42%since 2000
from $15,902 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,015)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(960)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(61)
Diversity Score
6
+534%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania?

Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania has about 989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania earns about $40,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,700, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% of people in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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