Hunker, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 297, Hunker'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

Hunker is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 297. It ranks as the 1592nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hunker is 34.3 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 31.6% of the population under 18, Hunker has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hunker is $58,958. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.7%. This is 77% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $133,700. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Hunker is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hunker has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% 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 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hunker, 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.