Crucible, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Crucible, Pennsylvania had a total population of 352, the 1516th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $72,396, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
- Unemployment rate of 12.0% is notably above the national average.
Crucible Quick Facts
How Crucible Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 539 | 352 | -34.7% |
How Crucible Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Crucible Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg | 3,811 | $54,050 | 15.1% | $158,200 |
| Fairdale | 2,126 | $79,350 | 10.1% | $146,600 |
| Nemacolin | 1,306 | $27,557 | 62.4% | N/A |
| Morrisville | 1,082 | $64,306 | 24.9% | $172,800 |
| Bobtown | 1,066 | $48,233 | 22.7% | $63,500 |
| Dry Tavern | 581 | $79,063 | 5.6% | $174,600 |
| Mount Morris | 568 | $69,423 | 8.5% | $205,000 |
| Rices Landing | 515 | $120,577 | 2.7% | $132,400 |
| Mather | 509 | $46,012 | 8.5% | $101,500 |
| Carmichaels | 388 | $58,393 | 4.1% | $150,000 |
Cities Similar to Crucible
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashtown | 346 | N/A | $298,800 | 10.7% | 14.4% |
| Parkhill | 346 | N/A | $108,300 | 41.5% | 9.0% |
| Coalport | 354 | $75,294 | $57,800 | 9.9% | 15.8% |
| Mohrsville | 341 | N/A | $245,600 | 32.9% | 0.0% |
| Middleport | 362 | $74,375 | $117,600 | 23.1% | 7.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 352, Crucible'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
Crucible is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Greene County. The total population is 352. It ranks as the 1516th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crucible is 39.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Crucible is $72,396. This is 7% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 12.0%. This is 128% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $114,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Crucible is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Crucible has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Crucible, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Crucible, Pennsylvania?
Crucible, Pennsylvania has a population of 352 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Crucible, PA?
The median household income in Crucible is $72,396, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Crucible, PA?
The poverty rate in Crucible is 15.9%. This means approximately 56 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Crucible, Pennsylvania?
Crucible's population is 88.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Crucible, PA?
The median home value in Crucible is $114,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Crucible, Pennsylvania?
21.5% of adults (25+) in Crucible hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.