City profile · Pennsylvania · Census ACS 2023

Mahanoy City, PA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mahanoy City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,522
Residents
$38,047
Median income
$35,300
Median home
$1,030
Median rent (state)

Mahanoy City - the verdict

Mahanoy City ranks in the 6th percentile for household income and the 19th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mahanoy City, PA

3,522 people live in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $38,047 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 29.1%. Mahanoy City's housing stock carries a median value of $35,300, and the median resident age is 37.2 years. 8.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 45.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2693.5 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Mahanoy City's yearly average temperature at 48.0°F with 53.6 inches of precipitation per year and 48.0 inches of snowfall.

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Pennsylvania scores 97.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,030 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Pennsylvania's average monthly utility costs around $260 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 85.3 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

3,522 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$38,047 /yr

Poverty 29.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does Mahanoy City compare to other US cities?

Mahanoy City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 6% higher than other cities
Home value 0% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities
Safety 19% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Pennsylvania, Mahanoy City ranks #371 of 402 Pennsylvania cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Mahanoy City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Pennsylvania, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

6thIncome percentile
19thSafety percentile

6th percentile nationally for median household income · 19th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Mahanoy City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Mahanoy City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 38 Avg. percentile National median
Mahanoy City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Mahanoy City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$35,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 100% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mahanoy City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mahanoy City, PA Mahanoy City, PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mahanoy City, PA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mahanoy City, PA median $38,047/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mahanoy City, PA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mahanoy City, PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 8.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 29.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,522
Median Income
$38,047
Median Home Value
$35,300
Median Age
37.2
Poverty Rate
29.1%
Labor force participation
45.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2693.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
623.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2069.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
48.0°F
Annual Precipitation
53.6"
Annual Snowfall
48.0"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,480 residents3,500 residents3,520 residents3,540 residents3,560 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,503 residents 3,539 residents ▲ +1.0%
Mahanoy City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.4%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.3%
Work from Home
4.7%
Other
0.9%

Based on 1,162 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Pennsylvania - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Pennsylvania state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mahanoy City sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,030/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
85.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Northern Cambria
3,515 people
Frazer
3,498 people
Wayne Heights
3,496 people
Manor
3,550 people
Spring City
3,551 people
Pen Argyl
3,489 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mahanoy City's 3,522 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fairview CDP (Westchester County), NY
3,522 people
Nowata, OK
3,522 people
Lake Delton, WI
3,522 people
Planada, CA
3,524 people
Geneva, FL
3,520 people
Hainesville, IL
3,524 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mahanoy City's $38,047 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Morrilton, AR
$38,056 median income
Deer River, MN
$38,029 median income
Scottsburg, IN
$38,027 median income
Stratford, OK
$38,026 median income
Victoria, VA
$38,021 median income
Trumann, AR
$38,079 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mahanoy City, PA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mahanoy City, PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.7% 9.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.2% White 84.7% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.0% Two or more races 9.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mahanoy City compares to nearby Pennsylvania cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mahanoy City (this city) 3,522 $38,047
Northern Cambria 3,515 $50,448
Frazer 3,498 $138,212
Wayne Heights 3,496 $88,450
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mahanoy City, PA?

What is the population of Mahanoy City, PA? +

Mahanoy City, PA has a population of 3,522 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mahanoy City, PA? +

In Mahanoy City, the typical household earns $38,047 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mahanoy City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mahanoy City; the closest available measure is the Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

Is Mahanoy City, PA safe? +

Mahanoy City has a total crime rate of 2693.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Mahanoy City, PA? +

Mahanoy City's median home value sits at $35,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Mahanoy City? +

Mahanoy City has an average annual temperature of 48.0°F, 53.6 inches of precipitation, and 48.0 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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