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Vanderbilt

Pennsylvania · 419 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 $48,393. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. 13% 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 $81,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
419
−24%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,265 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 2,989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+18%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2903624345055771990201020202024Vanderbilt
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,393
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,059
+78%since 2000
from $14,045 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(384)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(8)
Diversity Score11.6%(49)
Diversity Score
12
+40%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania?

Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania has about 419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania earns about $48,393 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania?

About 13.0% 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 15.4% 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 131 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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