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Topton

Pennsylvania · 2,069 residents · 0.693 sq mi
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Topton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,069
+6%since 2000
from 1,948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,986 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Topton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,464
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,888 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,954
+4%since 2000
from $24,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,979)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(58)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(174)
Diversity Score
8
+144%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topton, Pennsylvania?

Topton, Pennsylvania has about 2,069 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Topton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Topton, Pennsylvania earns about $55,464 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Topton, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% 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 2.4% 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 83 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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