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Throop

Pennsylvania · 4,113 residents (2025 est.) · 4.968 sq mi
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Throop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,081
+2%since 2000
from 4,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
821 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Throop
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,462
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,389 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,869
+99%since 2000
from $16,998 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+14%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,951)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(30)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,630)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(89)
Asian5%(206)
Other3.2%(131)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,044)
Diversity Score
26
+727%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Throop, Pennsylvania?

Throop, Pennsylvania has about 4,081 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Throop, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Throop, Pennsylvania earns about $57,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Throop, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Throop, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $165,400, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Throop, Pennsylvania?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Throop, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Throop, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of people in Throop, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Throop, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Throop, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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