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Upland

Pennsylvania · 3,068 residents · 0.649 sq mi
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Upland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,897. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $123,900. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
3,068
+3%since 2000
from 2,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,727 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 4,587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Upland
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,897
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,384
+65%since 2000
from $15,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
57.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,271)
Black19.5%(581)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(62)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(1,328)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(1,253)
Black45.4%(1,394)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(242)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other9.2%(282)
Diversity Score80.2%(2,461)
Diversity Score
80
+80%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upland, Pennsylvania?

Upland, Pennsylvania has about 3,068 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Upland, Pennsylvania earns about $51,897 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 $123,900, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Upland, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% 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 21.6% 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 266 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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