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Whitfield

Pennsylvania · 4,911 residents · 1.122 sq mi
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Whitfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,978. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $226,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% 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
4,911
+66%since 2000
from 2,952 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,377 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 2,631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+7%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Whitfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,978
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,804
+63%since 2000
from $28,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $828 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,894)
Black3.4%(165)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(523)
Asian3.6%(175)
Other3.4%(168)
Diversity Score45%(2,210)
Diversity Score
45
+323%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+91%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitfield, Pennsylvania?

Whitfield, Pennsylvania has about 4,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Whitfield, Pennsylvania earns about $100,978 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 $226,600, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Whitfield, Pennsylvania?

About 55.0% 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 2.3% 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 2,419 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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

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