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The Borough of Punxsutawney had a population of 5,665 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Punxsutawney is located at latitude 40.9437 and longitude -78.9709 in Jefferson County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Punxsutawney encompass a land area of 3.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.06 sq. miles. Jefferson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Punxsutawney has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,665 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,683 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,183 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,917 |
| Median Home Value | $99,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,072 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,407 (45.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,284 (41.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 381 (12.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,691 |
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
| Family Households | 1,521 (56.5%) |
The table below compares Punxsutawney to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 232 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 825 | 59th |
| Median Household Income | # 1888 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1491 | 26th |
| Diversity Index | # 1464 | 27th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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