Chicora, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 876, Chicora'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

Chicora is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Butler County. The total population is 876. It ranks as the 1056th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chicora is 37.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chicora is $65,813. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $155,100. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Chicora is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chicora has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chicora, 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.