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Topton

Pennsylvania · 1,948 residents · 0.693 sq mi
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Topton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,888. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $96,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,948
−2%since 1990
from 1,986 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,811 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,866 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+12%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Topton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,888
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,628 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,009
+73%since 1990
from $13,906 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,971)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score3.1%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,910)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3.4%(67)
Diversity Score
3
+11%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topton, Pennsylvania?

Topton, Pennsylvania has about 1,948 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Topton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Topton, Pennsylvania earns about $45,888 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 $96,800, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Topton, Pennsylvania?

About 18.6% 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 3.8% of people in Topton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Topton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Topton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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