Aaronsburg (Washington County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 212, Aaronsburg (Washington County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Aaronsburg (Washington County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Washington County. The total population is 212. It ranks as the 1701st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aaronsburg (Washington County) is 24.3 years. This is 41% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 42.4% of the population under 18, Aaronsburg (Washington County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aaronsburg (Washington County) is $47,933. This is 39% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 52.4%. This is 347% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Aaronsburg (Washington County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $129,200. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Aaronsburg (Washington County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 29.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Aaronsburg (Washington County) is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 1.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (34.0%) is well below the state average of 73.0%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aaronsburg (Washington County), Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.