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Topton

Pennsylvania · 2,062 residents (2025 est.) · 0.693 sq mi
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Topton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,552. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $216,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
2,215
+14%since 2000
from 1,948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,196 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,062 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Topton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,552
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,888 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,909
+75%since 2000
from $24,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
−8%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,242
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,910)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,918)
Black1.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(119)
Diversity Score30.3%(672)
Diversity Score
30
+782%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+91%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topton, Pennsylvania?

Topton, Pennsylvania has about 2,215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Topton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Topton, Pennsylvania earns about $92,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Topton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Topton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $216,400, and the typical rent is about $1,242 a month.

How educated are people in Topton, Pennsylvania?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Topton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Topton, Pennsylvania?

About 4.8% of people in Topton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Topton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Topton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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