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16921

Gaines, PA

Total Population
651
Median Household Income
$45,417
Median Home Value
$165,700
Median Rent
$742

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,417
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$165,700
100.3% above state median
Rent
$742
100% above state median
Median Age
53.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Gaines, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 53.7 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 4.0%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,417
-39.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,275,988
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.32 people

Total Households
281
Family Households
49.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
38.2%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
11.2%
#3 Industry
Construction
11.2%
Total Employed Residents:178

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.9%
13 workers
Public Transit
0.9%
2 workers
Total Commuting Workers:222
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.0%
243 employed
Labor Force
253
10 unemployed
Median Age
53.7 years
Per Capita Income
$26,158
Poverty Rate
13.8%

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