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White Haven

Pennsylvania · 1,166 residents · 1.2 sq mi
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White Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
−1%since 2000
from 1,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
972 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 985 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9611K1K1K1K1990201020202024White Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,840
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,724
+21%since 2000
from $18,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian1.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(59)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,043)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(83)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score20.4%(238)
Diversity Score
20
+307%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Haven, Pennsylvania?

White Haven, Pennsylvania has about 1,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Haven, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in White Haven, Pennsylvania earns about $44,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Haven, Pennsylvania expensive?

In White Haven, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in White Haven, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in White Haven, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Haven, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of people in White Haven, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Haven, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, White Haven, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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