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Vanderbilt

Pennsylvania · 476 residents · 0.185 sq mi
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Vanderbilt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,923. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,200. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
−14%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,573 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2903624345055771990201020202024Vanderbilt
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,923
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,274
+9%since 2000
from $14,045 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(534)
Black3.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(455)
Black1.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(25)
Diversity Score
5
−36%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania?

Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania has about 476 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania earns about $31,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% of people in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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