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Tyrone

Pennsylvania · 5,480 residents · 2.035 sq mi
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Tyrone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,004. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,480
−1%since 2000
from 5,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,693 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Tyrone
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,004
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,176
+58%since 2000
from $15,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,443)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,128)
Black0.9%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(77)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other1.6%(87)
Diversity Score10.4%(569)
Diversity Score
10
+326%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyrone, Pennsylvania?

Tyrone, Pennsylvania has about 5,480 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tyrone, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Tyrone, Pennsylvania earns about $43,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tyrone, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Tyrone, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Tyrone, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tyrone, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tyrone, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% of people in Tyrone, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tyrone, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Tyrone, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 263 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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