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DuBois Micro

DuBois, PA · 1 counties · 80,562 residents · 1,145.06 sq mi
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DuBois has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,150. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% 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 $99,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
80,562
−3%since 2000
from 83,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+17%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K79K81K82K84K1990201020202024DuBois
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,150
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,043
+56%since 2000
from $16,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(73,338)
Black2.2%(1,760)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2,637)
Asian0.6%(450)
Other1.3%(1,075)
Diversity Score17.8%(14,302)
Segregation Score46.9%(37,749)
Diversity Score
18
+211%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

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 80,562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DuBois, PA?

The typical household in DuBois, PA earns about $50,150 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 $99,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in DuBois, PA?

About 16.8% 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 14.3% 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 2,465 residents, a change of about 3 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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