Dudley, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dudley, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dudley, Pennsylvania had a total population of 191, the 1735th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $54,375, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Unemployment rate of 11.5% is notably above the national average.

Dudley Quick Facts

Population 191

Median Household Income $54,375

Median Home Value $83,500

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 11.5%

Median Age 39.8 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

High School Graduation Rate 83.0%

Diversity Index 17/100

Population 191 1735th of 1,991

Median Income $54,375 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 8.7% 30% lower than national

Median Home Value $83,500 bottom 10%

How Dudley 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	212	191	-9.9%
Median household income	$54,659	$54,375	-0.5%
Median home value	$82,900	$83,500	+0.7%

How Dudley Compares

Median Household Income

Dudley

$54,375

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dudley

$83,500

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 51.9%

$100K+ 13.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.3%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

1.3%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

7.6%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

20.3%

$60K-$75K

24.1%

$75K-$100K

7.6%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

11.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

50.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,167/mo 25.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

13.6%

35-54

27.2%

55-74

21.5%

75+

14.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Dudley Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1735 Population of 1,991

#1419 Median Income of 1,854

#1399 Education of 1,987

#1730 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Huntingdon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Huntingdon	6,897	$67,125	9.3%	$198,900
Mount Union	2,328	$40,625	26.7%	$98,200
McConnellstown	1,428	$92,404	4.3%	$220,800
Allenport	719	$116,250	7.8%	$151,500
Orbisonia	468	$31,667	22.2%	$132,800
Alexandria	430	$71,875	19.5%	$155,000
Saltillo	417	$71,321	12.8%	$162,500
Petersburg	404	$66,250	4.7%	$126,700
Three Springs	404	$50,573	10.5%	$148,900
Mapleton	398	$71,250	10.4%	$90,000

Cities Similar to Dudley

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Baileyville	190	N/A	$227,400	54.1%	0.0%
Locust Gap	188	N/A	N/A	0.0%	33.0%
Glen Richey	198	N/A	$152,300	0.0%	32.3%
Petrolia	186	$56,250	$95,000	6.9%	8.6%
Rew	200	N/A	N/A	0.0%	1.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 191, Dudley'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

Dudley is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. The total population is 191. It ranks as the 1735th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dudley is 39.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. 14.7% 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 Dudley is $54,375. This is 30% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 11.5%. This is 119% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $83,500. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Dudley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dudley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.8% vs 3.8%).

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 83.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dudley, 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 Dudley, Pennsylvania?

Dudley, Pennsylvania has a population of 191 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dudley, PA?

The median household income in Dudley is $54,375, which is 33% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Dudley, PA?

The poverty rate in Dudley is 8.7%. This means approximately 16 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dudley, Pennsylvania?

Dudley's population is 91.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dudley, PA?

The median home value in Dudley is $83,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.

How educated is Dudley, Pennsylvania?

15.5% of adults (25+) in Dudley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.