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The Borough of Cressona had a population of 1,420 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Cressona is located at latitude 40.6268 and longitude -76.1927 in Schuylkill County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Cressona encompass a land area of 1 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Schuylkill County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Cressona 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 | 1,420 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,423 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $73,967 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,452 |
| Median Home Value | $157,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 611 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 444 (72.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 143 (23.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 24 (3.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 587 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 396 (67.5%) |
The table below compares Cressona 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 | # 817 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 926 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 830 | 59th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1274 | 36th |
| Diversity Index | # 1006 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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