Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pitcairn, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,032

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.8%1,814

Black

31%939

Two or More

5.2%157

Hispanic/Latino

4%122

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%97

High School Diploma

38.5%801

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%154

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%160

Associate's Degree

18.1%377

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%257

Master's Degree

4.7%98

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

17.1%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$59,300

Median Renti

$772

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.2%553

Renter-Occupied

60.8%859

Total Units

1,734

Homeownership

39.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

40%221

$50K–$100K

30%166

$100K–$150K

14.5%80

$150K–$200K

11.6%64

$300K–$500K

2%11

$500K–$1M

2%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

211

$500–$750

180

$750–$1,000

292

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%9

2000–2009

12.5%216

1990–1999

12.3%213

1980–1989

9.5%164

1970–1979

11.1%192

1960–1969

1.8%31

1950–1959

7.1%123

1940–1949

6.6%114

1939 or earlier

38.8%672

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.6%1,011

Electricity

21.8%308

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%93

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,419

Mean Household Incomei

$52,254

Per Capita Incomei

$24,790

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

11.4%

Labor Forcei

1,391

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%32

$10K–$15K

15.9%224

$15K–$20K

9.4%133

$20K–$25K

2.3%32

$25K–$30K

9.8%139

$30K–$35K

8.9%125

$35K–$40K

5.9%84

$40K–$45K

4%56

$45K–$50K

7.7%109

$50K–$60K

4.7%67

$60K–$75K

5.1%72

$75K–$100K

8.2%116

$100K–$125K

9.2%130

$125K–$150K

2.7%38

$150K–$200K

1.6%22

$200K+

2.3%33

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

240

Residentsi

412

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

63 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers161 homes82% occupied$382/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 872 homes94% occupied$438/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC7 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,419/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

79.6%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

17.6%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

2.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $29K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

75.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55.9% of subsidized households are minority

22.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

852.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,208

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,233

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured