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Whitfield

Pennsylvania · 4,733 residents · 1.122 sq mi
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Whitfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,680. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $197,200. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,733
+60%since 2000
from 2,952 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,218 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 2,631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+10%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Whitfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,680
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,515 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,790
+14%since 2000
from $28,666 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,275
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $828 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,811)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(54)
Asian2%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(314)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(4,140)
Black2.5%(116)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(278)
Asian2.9%(137)
Other1%(47)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,330)
Diversity Score
28
+164%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitfield, Pennsylvania?

Whitfield, Pennsylvania has about 4,733 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Whitfield, Pennsylvania earns about $74,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Whitfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $197,200, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.

How educated are people in Whitfield, Pennsylvania?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in Whitfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitfield, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% of people in Whitfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitfield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitfield, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,241 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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