Borough · Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney, borough, in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Punxsutawney had 5,558 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,769 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,665 (±24). GEOID 4262920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,558
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,769 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,665 ±24
Median household income
$42,183
±$5,309 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$99,000
±$16,460 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$775
±$105 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Punxsutawney and what county is it in?
Punxsutawney is a borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 1,714 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Punxsutawney, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,558 people lived in Punxsutawney on July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 5,769 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,665 (±24).
| Measure | Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,665 ±24 | 43,864 | −105 |
| Households | 2,691 ±213 | 18,344 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.04 ±0.16 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,072 ±225 | 22,085 | no clear change |
Punxsutawney's population since 2000
From 6,271 in 2000 to 5,558 in 2025: down 11.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Punxsutawney as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Punxsutawney?
The median resident of Punxsutawney is 44.4 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 27.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.8%.
| Measure | Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 ±6.5 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% ±3.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.2% ±3.7 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±3.1 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.2% ±1.5 pts | 95.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±3.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±1.9 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7% ±4.1 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±7.2 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Punxsutawney earn?
Half of Punxsutawney's 2,691 households earn less than $42,183 a year (±$5,309), against $58,686 in Jefferson County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $39,654 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,183 ±$5,309 | $58,686 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,549 ±$7,736 | $76,614 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,917 ±$3,757 | $32,564 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7% ±6.2 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.2% ±12.9 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.9% ±5.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.5% ±4.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.4% ±6.0 pts | 81.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Punxsutawney?
Owners occupy 52.3% of Punxsutawney's occupied homes and renters 47.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 by its owner (±$16,460). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,000 ±$16,460 | $139,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775 ±$105 | $750 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8% ±11.0 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,039 ±$256 | $1,119 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.3% ±5.6 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.7% ±5.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,072 ±225 | 22,085 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±2.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2% ±5.1 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% ±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.9% ±6.6 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.0% ±4.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Punxsutawney work and get to work?
83.9% of Punxsutawney's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes.
| Measure | Punxsutawney | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1% ±4.5 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9% ±4.8 pts | 80.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 6.6% ±2.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±3.6 | 23.5 min | +6.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Punxsutawney?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Punxsutawney (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,644 (Tract 9513) to $46,082 (Tract 9512).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9512Jefferson County | 3,180 | $46,082 |
| Tract 9513Jefferson County | 2,485 | $38,644 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Punxsutawney) · Census block assignment files
How does Punxsutawney compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Punxsutawney is the 4,615th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 167th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Punxsutawney ranks 2,091st of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 167th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,556th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 716th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 2,091st | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,890th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 2,035th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,666th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 154th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,603rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,015th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,979th | 2,149 |
| Travel time to work | 1,141st | 2,156 |
Punxsutawney's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Punxsutawney with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Punxsutawney?
16 of the 57 figures for Punxsutawney on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Punxsutawney are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Punxsutawney.