Donegal, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Donegal, Pennsylvania had a total population of 89, the 1898th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $40,000, which is 49% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 49% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Donegal Quick Facts
How Donegal 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 | 86 | 89 | +3.5% |
| Median household income | $40,750 | $40,000 | -1.8% |
How Donegal Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
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+)
Donegal Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Westmoreland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | 20,817 | $121,823 | 2.5% | $342,100 |
| Greensburg | 14,741 | $64,914 | 14.4% | $184,100 |
| New Kensington | 12,011 | $49,063 | 16.0% | $142,000 |
| Lower Burrell | 11,633 | $84,602 | 7.8% | $198,600 |
| Jeannette | 8,657 | $49,188 | 18.8% | $114,400 |
| Latrobe | 7,977 | $56,318 | 16.6% | $145,100 |
| Monessen | 6,780 | $52,889 | 20.8% | $95,900 |
| Vandergrift | 5,011 | $50,901 | 21.5% | $93,900 |
| Arnold | 4,704 | $45,417 | 25.5% | $86,400 |
| Level Green | 4,409 | $101,602 | 1.2% | $276,300 |
Cities Similar to Donegal
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | 89 | N/A | $247,700 | 42.7% | 0.0% |
| Yarnell | 92 | N/A | $187,500 | 0.0% | 15.2% |
| Allport | 93 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Shelltown | 93 | N/A | $100,900 | 10.0% | 34.4% |
| Albrightsville | 85 | N/A | N/A | 8.8% | 41.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 89, Donegal'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
Donegal is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 89. It ranks as the 1898th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Donegal is 65.9 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 6.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.0% 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 Donegal is $40,000. This is 49% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Donegal, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Donegal has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents.
Education
24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 86.4%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Donegal, 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 Donegal, Pennsylvania?
Donegal, Pennsylvania has a population of 89 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Donegal, PA?
The median household income in Donegal is $40,000, which is 50% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Donegal, PA?
The poverty rate in Donegal is 19.1%. This means approximately 17 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Donegal, Pennsylvania?
Donegal's population is 95.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Donegal, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Donegal — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Donegal, Pennsylvania?
24.7% of adults (25+) in Donegal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 17.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.