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Uniontown

Pennsylvania · 9,434 residents (2025 est.) · 2.05 sq mi
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Uniontown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,454. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 2,680 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,742
−22%since 2000
from 12,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,752 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 6,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
−1%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,434 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,454
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,656
+102%since 2000
from $13,720 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.527 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−16%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(10,413)
Black13.5%(1,681)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(68)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(3,943)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(7,521)
Black15.7%(1,525)
Hispanic / Latino2%(198)
Asian0.8%(76)
Other4.3%(422)
Diversity Score47.1%(4,593)
Diversity Score
47
+49%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uniontown, Pennsylvania?

Uniontown, Pennsylvania has about 9,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Uniontown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Uniontown, Pennsylvania earns about $35,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uniontown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Uniontown, Pennsylvania?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Uniontown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Uniontown, Pennsylvania?

About 27.8% of people in Uniontown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Uniontown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Uniontown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,292 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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