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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Upland

Pennsylvania · 2,977 residents · 0.649 sq mi
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Upland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,869. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,400. The poverty rate of 25.1% 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: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,977
−11%since 1990
from 3,334 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,587 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 5,137 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+8%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Upland
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,869
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,016 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,391
+30%since 1990
from $11,825 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
25.1%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $353 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,030)
Black7.5%(249)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.6%(821)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,271)
Black19.5%(581)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(62)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score44.6%(1,328)
Diversity Score
45
+81%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upland, Pennsylvania?

Upland, Pennsylvania has about 2,977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Upland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Upland, Pennsylvania earns about $28,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Upland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Upland, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Upland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upland, Pennsylvania?

About 25.1% of people in Upland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Upland, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 357 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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