Penn, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Penn, Pennsylvania had a total population of 679, the 1203rd largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $74,706, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.3%.
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 1.4x.
Penn Quick Facts
How Penn 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 | 695 | 679 | -2.3% |
| Median household income | $70,833 | $74,706 | +5.5% |
| Median home value | $101,200 | $102,700 | +1.5% |
How Penn 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+)
Penn 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 Penn
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cokeburg | 684 | N/A | $162,500 | 24.3% | 8.3% |
| Fredericksburg (Crawford County) | 673 | N/A | $111,700 | 14.7% | 25.0% |
| Morris Run | 669 | N/A | $98,300 | 29.9% | 16.6% |
| Englewood | 661 | N/A | $155,000 | 52.6% | 30.9% |
| Sankertown | 682 | $71,116 | $164,000 | 13.1% | 6.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 679, Penn'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
Penn is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. The total population is 679. It ranks as the 1203rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Penn is 25.4 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 42.3% of the population under 18, Penn has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Penn is $74,706. This is 4% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $102,700. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Penn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Penn has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.
Education
23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 95.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Penn, 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 Penn, Pennsylvania?
Penn, Pennsylvania has a population of 679 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Penn, PA?
The median household income in Penn is $74,706, which is 7% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Penn, PA?
The poverty rate in Penn is 12.3%. This means approximately 83 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Penn, Pennsylvania?
Penn's population is 93.4% White, 1.3% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Penn, PA?
The median home value in Penn is $102,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Penn, Pennsylvania?
23.6% of adults (25+) in Penn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.