Renovo, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Renovo, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

★

Lowest IncomeAmong the lowest median incomes in Pennsylvania

★

High PovertyPoverty rate of 40.9% is well above the state average

★

Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 2.1x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Renovo, Pennsylvania had a total population of 1,045, the 978th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $27,716, which is 64% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 40.9%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 64% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (40.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.
Unemployment rate of 19.6% is notably above the national average.

Renovo Quick Facts

Population 1,045

Median Household Income $27,716

Median Home Value $59,200

Poverty Rate 40.9%

Unemployment Rate 19.6%

Median Age 45.9 years

Homeownership Rate 38.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%

High School Graduation Rate 90.2%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 1,045 978th of 1,991

Median Income $27,716 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 40.9% 228% higher than national

Median Home Value $59,200 bottom 10%

How Renovo 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	1,168	1,045	-10.5%
Median household income	$30,491	$27,716	-9.1%
Median home value	$61,300	$59,200	-3.4%

How Renovo Compares

Median Household Income

Renovo

$27,716

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Renovo

$59,200

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 44.6%

$25K-$50K 30.5%

$50K-$100K 13.4%

$100K+ 11.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

18.1%

$10K-$15K

12.1%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

9.5%

$25K-$30K

10.2%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

7.7%

$50K-$60K

2.7%

$60K-$75K

5.3%

$75K-$100K

5.3%

$100K-$125K

6.4%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

2.0%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

19.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

41.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 38.6%

Renter 61.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $682/mo 29.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

22.9%

35-54

18.3%

55-74

30.8%

75+

8.9%

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+)

Renovo Rankings in Pennsylvania

#978 Population of 1,991

#1846 Median Income of 1,854

#1813 Education of 1,987

#1834 Home Value of 1,871

Explore Pennsylvania Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Clinton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lock Haven	8,447	$46,102	20.9%	$137,300
Mill Hall	1,364	$54,333	16.1%	$151,700
Dunnstown	1,331	$88,194	9.8%	$218,100
Flemington	1,322	$53,824	17.6%	$158,000
Avis	1,171	$60,625	9.2%	$166,700
Castanea	1,138	$63,229	7.2%	$126,900
McElhattan	1,036	$71,250	12.5%	$215,500
Woolrich	815	$62,895	13.4%	$231,100
Beech Creek	678	$56,111	16.3%	$168,900
Lamar	570	$66,400	10.5%	$158,900

Cities Similar to Renovo

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
DeSales University	1,052	N/A	N/A	100.0%	85.7%
Misericordia University	1,011	N/A	N/A	9.7%	N/A
University of Pittsburgh Bradford	974	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
McConnellsburg	1,009	$36,875	$173,000	23.8%	22.2%
Fairhope	1,082	$37,014	$128,500	5.8%	21.7%

Population Overview

Renovo is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Clinton County. The total population is 1,045. It ranks as the 978th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Renovo is 45.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Renovo is $27,716. This is 64% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 66% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 40.9%. This is 249% 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 19.6%. This is 272% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $59,200. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Renovo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 38.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Renovo has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 80% 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 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Renovo, 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.

Free data download: Get all Pennsylvania city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Renovo, Pennsylvania?

Renovo, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,045 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Renovo, PA?

The median household income in Renovo is $27,716, which is 66% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Renovo, PA?

The poverty rate in Renovo is 40.9%. This means approximately 424 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Renovo, Pennsylvania?

Renovo's population is 88.2% White, 3.4% Black, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Renovo, PA?

The median home value in Renovo is $59,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.

How educated is Renovo, Pennsylvania?

7.1% of adults (25+) in Renovo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.