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Ulysses

Pennsylvania · 621 residents · 4.054 sq mi
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Ulysses has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,146. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,300. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
−9%since 2000
from 684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+19%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5125716306897481990201020202024Ulysses
2024532
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,146
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,971 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,117
+30%since 2000
from $11,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$332
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(671)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(612)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(17)
Diversity Score
3
+90%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ulysses, Pennsylvania?

Ulysses, Pennsylvania has about 621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ulysses, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ulysses, Pennsylvania earns about $36,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ulysses, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ulysses, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,300, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Ulysses, Pennsylvania?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ulysses, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ulysses, Pennsylvania?

About 25.4% of people in Ulysses, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ulysses, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ulysses, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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