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.

Whitaker, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,140

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.4%746

Black

19.7%225

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%106

Two or More

5.2%59

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%47

High School Diploma

45.5%414

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%87

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%63

Associate's Degree

10.8%98

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%86

Master's Degree

4.3%39

Professional Degree

0.3%3

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

14.1%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,500

Median Renti

$1,075

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57%313

Renter-Occupied

43%236

Total Units

638

Homeownership

57%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.9%53

$50K–$100K

34.5%108

$100K–$150K

30.4%95

$150K–$200K

7%22

$200K–$300K

8.3%26

$300K–$500K

2.9%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

1.4%9

1990–1999

1.9%12

1980–1989

0.5%3

1960–1969

15.4%98

1950–1959

38.9%248

1940–1949

10.5%67

1939 or earlier

31.5%201

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

94.7%520

Electricity

4.2%23

Fuel Oil

0.7%4

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,194

Mean Household Incomei

$66,496

Per Capita Incomei

$32,867

Poverty Ratei

25.6%

Unemploymenti

14.9%

Labor Forcei

651

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%31

$10K–$15K

8%44

$15K–$20K

4.9%27

$20K–$25K

0.7%4

$25K–$30K

4%22

$30K–$35K

2.7%15

$35K–$40K

4.6%25

$40K–$45K

2.7%15

$45K–$50K

2.9%16

$50K–$60K

9.3%51

$60K–$75K

23.1%127

$75K–$100K

13.8%76

$100K–$125K

6.9%38

$125K–$150K

6%33

$150K–$200K

3.8%21

$200K+

0.7%4

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

332.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

538

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

554

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured