Reservoir, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Reservoir, Pennsylvania had a total population of 67, the 1925th largest community in Pennsylvania. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Reservoir Quick Facts
How Reservoir 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 | 86 | 67 | -22.1% |
How Reservoir 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+)
Reservoir Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Blair County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 43,196 | $51,250 | 16.6% | $119,900 |
| Hollidaysburg | 5,558 | $69,458 | 8.2% | $196,100 |
| Tyrone | 5,377 | $57,226 | 11.5% | $139,800 |
| Greenwood | 2,853 | $73,250 | 4.9% | $140,300 |
| Penn Farms | 2,508 | $89,867 | 3.9% | $348,900 |
| Roaring Spring | 2,335 | $62,738 | 13.4% | $142,200 |
| Loop | 2,039 | $91,818 | 4.7% | $245,300 |
| Martinsburg | 1,741 | $71,307 | 8.5% | $157,200 |
| Bellwood | 1,691 | $52,305 | 16.3% | $145,700 |
| Lakemont | 1,644 | $52,955 | 13.1% | $157,100 |
Cities Similar to Reservoir
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Middletown | 67 | $76,875 | $112,500 | 22.9% | 11.9% |
| Shade Gap | 68 | $69,583 | $101,300 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Curryville | 66 | N/A | $208,300 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mount Carbon | 69 | $147,692 | $102,700 | 28.1% | 2.9% |
| Orviston | 69 | N/A | N/A | 6.9% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 67, Reservoir'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
Reservoir is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Blair County. The total population is 67. It ranks as the 1925th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Reservoir is 71.5 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 44.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Reservoir. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Reservoir, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Reservoir was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 77.6%. Notably, 22.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Reservoir, 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 Reservoir, Pennsylvania?
Reservoir, Pennsylvania has a population of 67 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Reservoir, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Reservoir — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Reservoir, PA?
The ACS sample for Reservoir recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Reservoir, Pennsylvania?
Reservoir's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Reservoir, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Reservoir — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Reservoir, Pennsylvania?
22.4% of adults (25+) in Reservoir hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.