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Youngwood

Pennsylvania · 2,975 residents · 1.918 sq mi
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Youngwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,977. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 1,163 residents. 19% 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 $118,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
2,975
−28%since 2000
from 4,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 2,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Youngwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,977
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,797
+91%since 2000
from $17,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,533)
Black11.6%(481)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(98)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(1,292)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,750)
Black1.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score11.6%(346)
Diversity Score
12
−63%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Youngwood, Pennsylvania?

Youngwood, Pennsylvania has about 2,975 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Youngwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Youngwood, Pennsylvania earns about $58,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Youngwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Youngwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Youngwood, Pennsylvania?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Youngwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Youngwood, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in Youngwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Youngwood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Youngwood, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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