City profile · Pennsylvania · Census ACS 2023

Nanticoke, PA

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

10,610
Residents
$60,340
Median income
$103,800
Median home
$1,252
Median rent (state)

Nanticoke - the verdict

Nationally, Nanticoke sits in the 36th percentile for household income and the 39th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

36th
percentile, household income
11th
percentile, home value
41st
percentile, median rent
39th
percentile, safety
📝 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: Nanticoke, PA

Nanticoke is a small town in Pennsylvania, home to 10,610 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Nanticoke brings in $60,340 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.2%. Nanticoke's housing stock carries a median value of $103,800, and the median resident age is 39.6 years. About 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 54.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier. Nanticoke reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1733.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,252 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $260 across Pennsylvania, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Nanticoke report an average commute of 19.2 minutes, with 73.6% driving alone and 7.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 91.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

10,610 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$60,340 /yr

Poverty 15.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does Nanticoke compare to other US cities?

Where Nanticoke sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 36% higher than other cities
Home value 11% pricier than other cities
Median rent 41% pricier than other cities
Safety 39% 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, Nanticoke ranks #328 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

Each percentile compares Nanticoke against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Pennsylvania only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Pennsylvania-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Nanticoke toward the top of Pennsylvania's cities

Among the 1,856 Pennsylvania cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Nanticoke ranks #316 - the 83rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Nanticoke only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,114 of 1,765
37th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Gross Rent
#1,019 of 1,865
40th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Home Value
#1,465 of 1,790
18th percentile in Pennsylvania
Poverty Rate
#316 of 1,856
83rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,077 of 1,861
42nd percentile in Pennsylvania

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Pennsylvania only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

36thIncome percentile
39thSafety percentile

36th percentile nationally for median household income · 39th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Nanticoke's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Nanticoke'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 50 Avg. percentile National median
Nanticoke'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 Nanticoke's home value compares nationally

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

$103,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 89% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Nanticoke $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 - Nanticoke, PA Nanticoke, PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke, PA median $60,340/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%
Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke, PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.8%

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

Population
10,610
Median Income
$60,340
Median Home Value
$103,800
Median Age
39.6
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1733.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
263.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1469.5
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.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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10,550 residents10,600 residents10,650 residents10,700 residents10,750 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,606 residents 10,712 residents ▲ +1.0%
Nanticoke's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.2 minutes
Drive Alone
73.6%
Carpool
14.8%
Public Transit
0.8%
Walk
3.2%
Work from Home
7.0%
Other
0.6%

Based on 4,704 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 Nanticoke sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,252/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Munhall
10,633 people
Darby
10,664 people
Broomall
10,684 people
Northampton
10,366 people
Berwick
10,291 people
Woodlyn
10,276 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Nanticoke's 10,610 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Waggaman, LA
10,617 people
Yelm, WA
10,618 people
Shelton, WA
10,619 people
Crestwood, IL
10,622 people
Le Mars, IA
10,597 people
Santa Clara, OR
10,623 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Nanticoke's $60,340 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lacey, AR
$60,339 median income
Calcutta, OH
$60,341 median income
Fincastle, TN
$60,337 median income
Port St. Joe, FL
$60,347 median income
Shelby, IA
$60,333 median income
Redwater, MS
$60,333 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke, PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.6% 8.5% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.8% White 80.6% Black or African American 8.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 4.3% Two or more races 6.3% 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 Nanticoke 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
Nanticoke (this city) 10,610 $60,340
Munhall 10,633 $52,037
Darby 10,664 $45,128
Broomall 10,684 $114,844
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Nanticoke, PA?

What is the population of Nanticoke, PA? +

10,610 people live in Nanticoke, PA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Nanticoke, PA? +

Median annual household income in Nanticoke runs $60,340, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Nanticoke? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Nanticoke; 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 Nanticoke, PA safe? +

Nanticoke has a total crime rate of 1733.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below 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 Nanticoke, PA? +

Nanticoke's median home value sits at $103,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, 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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