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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vandergrift

Pennsylvania · 5,904 residents · 1.361 sq mi
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Vandergrift has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,000. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,904
+8%vs 2000
vs 5,455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,338 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 4,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Vandergrift
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,114
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,935 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,609
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,285 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$292
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $417 in 2000
US average: $450
62.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
1.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(5,140)
Black3.4%(186)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(538)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(5,740)
Black2.7%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score9.1%(536)
9
−8%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.9%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania?

Vandergrift, Pennsylvania has about 5,904 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania earns about $20,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandergrift, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania?

About 19.2% of people in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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