Rainsburg, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 138, Rainsburg'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

Rainsburg is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. The total population is 138. It ranks as the 1820th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rainsburg is 20.5 years. This is 50% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 42.0% of the population under 18, Rainsburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rainsburg is $42,500. This is 45% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.0%. This is 259% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $121,900. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Rainsburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rainsburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%.

Education

24.6% 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 63.9%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rainsburg, 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.