Masthope, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 689, Masthope'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

Masthope is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Pike County. The total population is 689. It ranks as the 1193rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Masthope is 66.3 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 1.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.7% 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 Masthope is $100,394. This is 29% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $336,800. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Masthope has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%.

Education

41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% higher 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 91.3%. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Masthope, 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.