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.

Moosic, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,973

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.5%4,750

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%383

Two or More

4.7%283

Black

3.8%227

Asian

2.9%171

Other

2.6%157

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%104

High School Diploma

27.5%1,252

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%287

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%414

Associate's Degree

8.6%394

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%1,101

Master's Degree

10.4%474

Professional Degree

3.7%167

Doctorate

1.4%62

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

39.6%

Graduate+

15.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$250,900

Median Renti

$1,329

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.6%1,595

Renter-Occupied

33.4%801

Total Units

2,705

Homeownership

66.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%173

$50K–$100K

5.7%91

$100K–$150K

11.4%182

$150K–$200K

2.8%45

$200K–$300K

27.6%440

$300K–$500K

22.6%361

$500K–$1M

10.7%170

$1M+

8.3%133

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

169

$1,000–$1,250

120

$1,250–$1,500

242

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

167

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%69

2010–2019

17.1%463

2000–2009

16.5%446

1990–1999

5.5%150

1980–1989

0.8%22

1970–1979

6.4%172

1960–1969

12.8%347

1950–1959

8.6%233

1940–1949

6.6%179

1939 or earlier

23.1%624

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%1,807

Electricity

10.4%249

Fuel Oil

7.6%182

Bottled/LP Gas

5.5%131

Other

1.1%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,187

Mean Household Incomei

$135,222

Per Capita Incomei

$56,152

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

3,294

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%126

$10K–$15K

0.8%18

$15K–$20K

3.8%92

$20K–$25K

2%48

$25K–$30K

1.8%43

$30K–$35K

5.8%138

$35K–$40K

0.9%22

$40K–$45K

12.2%293

$45K–$50K

1.6%38

$50K–$60K

3.3%78

$60K–$75K

11.4%273

$75K–$100K

12.1%290

$100K–$125K

10.1%241

$125K–$150K

9.5%228

$150K–$200K

4.3%104

$200K+

15.2%364

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$461/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing31 homes98% occupied$420/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes84% occupied$531/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,187/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

64.5%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

20%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

15.5%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46.7% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.5% 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

3906.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Korea

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,207

Avg. Commutei

14.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,207

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

354(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured

Moosic, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026