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DuBois Micro

DuBois, PA · 1 counties · 81,642 residents · 1,145.06 sq mi
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DuBois has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
81,642
−2%since 2000
from 83,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K79K81K82K84K1990201020202024DuBois
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,130
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(81,005)
Black1.5%(1,236)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(471)
Asian0.3%(220)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(4,760)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(77,031)
Black2.1%(1,697)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,907)
Asian0.5%(384)
Other0.6%(463)
Diversity Score13.2%(10,740)
Diversity Score
13
+130%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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DuBoisCENTRAL7,254
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1 component county

Clearfield CountyCENTRAL78,100
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DuBois, PA?

DuBois, PA has about 81,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DuBois, PA?

The typical household in DuBois, PA earns about $37,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DuBois, PA expensive?

In DuBois, PA, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in DuBois, PA?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in DuBois, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DuBois, PA?

About 14.7% of people in DuBois, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has DuBois, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, DuBois, PA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,545 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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