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Trainer

Pennsylvania · 1,976 residents · 1.057 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,700.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,976
+4%since 2000
from 1,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,869 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,196
+73%since 2000
from $15,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
35.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,656)
Black9.2%(175)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(48)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(514)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(1,124)
Black29.4%(581)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(134)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other28.7%(567)
Diversity Score83.4%(1,649)
Diversity Score
83
+208%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+123%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
40.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trainer, Pennsylvania?

Trainer, Pennsylvania has about 1,976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Trainer, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Trainer, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Trainer, Pennsylvania?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Trainer, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trainer, Pennsylvania?

About 15.5% of people in Trainer, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trainer, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Trainer, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 295 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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