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Uniontown

Pennsylvania · 9,984 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Uniontown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,724. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,438 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,900. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
9,984
−20%since 2000
from 12,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,870 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 6,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Uniontown
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,724
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,510
+64%since 2000
from $13,720 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
56.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(7,067)
Black18.2%(1,821)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(252)
Asian0.6%(62)
Other5.4%(543)
Diversity Score54.4%(5,434)
Diversity Score
54
+71%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uniontown, Pennsylvania?

Uniontown, Pennsylvania has about 9,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Uniontown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Uniontown, Pennsylvania earns about $34,724 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 $82,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Uniontown, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% 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 27.7% 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 2,050 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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