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Rainsburg, PA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Borough in Bedford County, PA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

138
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

20.5
years ∙ half population younger than 20.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
10.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Rainsburg is a borough within Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Borough in Bedford County, PA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC39.895724° N, 78.517301° W
DMS39° 53′ 44.61″ N, 78° 31′ 02.28″ W

Population Density & area

846.6/sq mi (327.8/km²)
Total Area
0.163 sq mi (0.421 km²)
Land Area
0.163 sq mi (0.421 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

47.8% male
Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%
males per 100 females
Rainsburg 91.7
Bedford County 99.8
Pennsylvania 97.2

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Rainsburg 0%
Bedford County 1.2%
Pennsylvania 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

20.5
years ∙ half population younger than 20.5, half older
Rainsburg
20.5
Bedford County
47.5
Pennsylvania
40.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
122.6
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Rainsburg 122.6
Bedford County 76.7
Pennsylvania 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 42% 19.4% 20.4%
Working age (18-64) 45% 56.6% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 13% 24% 19.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 122.6 76.7 66.4
Child dependency ratio 93.5 34.3 34
Old-age dependency ratio 29 42.4 32.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
94.2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
5.8%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
10.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Rainsburg 10.9%
Bedford County 8.9%
Pennsylvania 44.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Rainsburg population
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% 1.4% 8.7%
Mexican 0% 0.6% 1.4%
Puerto Rican 5.8% 0.2% 3.7%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.5% 3.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.2% 98.6% 91.3%
One race 94.2% 96.7% 87.7%
White 94.2% 95.4% 73%
Black or African American 0% 0.7% 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.5% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 1.9% 3.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

71.4% family
Family 71.4%
Non family 28.6%
% family households
Rainsburg 71.4%
Bedford County 64.4%
Pennsylvania 62.4%

Average household size

3.29
persons per household
Rainsburg
3.29
Bedford County
2.38
Pennsylvania
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Rainsburg population
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total households 42 19,750 5,274,853
Average houshold size 3.29 2.38 2.39
Family households 30 12,724 3,291,192
Average family size 4 2.97 3.01
Married couple family 20 10,411 2,437,812
Other families 10 2,313 853,380
Male householder 2 867 246,246
Female householder 8 1,446 607,134
Non-family households 12 7,026 1,983,661
One-person households 8 6,008 1,629,974
Male householder 8 2,785 733,485
Senior (65+) living alone 7 1,265 246,162
Female householder 0 3,223 896,489
Senior (65+) living alone 0 2,139 477,851
Other living arrangements 4 1,018 353,687

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

61
housing units
Rainsburg 61
Bedford County 23,567
Pennsylvania 5,806,452

Occupancy status

68.9% occupied
Occupied 68.9%
Vacant 31.1%
vacancy rate
Rainsburg 31.1%
Bedford County 16.2%
Pennsylvania 9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

91.8%
Single family houses
Single family houses
91.8%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
8.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1940
Half of houses were built before 1940, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
65.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
13%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
14.7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
6.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.9 6 6
1–3 rooms 8.2% 9.1% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 49.2% 52.9% 47.7%
7+ rooms 42.7% 38.1% 40.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.6% 2.3%
1 bedroom 4.9% 7.8% 10.4%
2 bedrooms 31.1% 24% 22.5%
3 bedrooms 29.5% 48.7% 42.3%
4+ bedrooms 34.4% 17.9% 22.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1940 1973 1966
Total housing units 61 23,567 5,806,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

59.5% owners
Renter-occupied 40.5%
Owner-occupied 59.5%
homeownership rate
Rainsburg 59.5%
Bedford County 77.5%
Pennsylvania 69.3%

Average household size

3.48
Owner-occupied
3
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Rainsburg 3.48
Bedford County 2.49
Pennsylvania 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total occupied units 42 19,750 5,274,853
Year moved in
2020 or later 28.6% 14.2% 20.2%
2010 to 2019 21.4% 31.1% 36.1%
2000 to 2009 26.2% 20.1% 17.5%
1999 or earlier 23.8% 34.5% 26.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 81% 98.9% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 19% 0.8% 1%
1.51 or more 0% 0.3% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 4.8% 5.7% 10.4%
1 vehicle 40.5% 27.7% 35.1%
2 vehicles 23.8% 37.6% 35.9%
3 or more vehicles 31% 28.9% 18.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 0% 9.3% 56.4%
Electricity 7.1% 26.5% 25.3%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 73.8% 49% 14%
All other fuels 19.1% 14.3% 3.7%
No fuel used 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.7% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.8% 0.8%
No telephone service available 2.4% 1.2% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$121,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Rainsburg
$121,900
Bedford County
$179,000
Pennsylvania
$254,500

Housing Cost Burden

54.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
54.5%
Owners without a mortgage
7.1%
Renters
38.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Property value
Median Value $121,900 $179,000 $254,500
Under $100,000 36% 20.2% 13.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 32% 35.5% 22.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 32% 22.2% 22.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 16.7% 25.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 4.2% 12.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.1% 2.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 44% 44.9% 58%
Without a mortgage 56% 55.1% 42%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,521 $1,312 $1,762
Without a mortgage $450 $463 $644
Gross rent
Median rent $975 $784 $1,209

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

24.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Rainsburg 24.6%
Bedford County 16.1%
Pennsylvania 35.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

36%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Rainsburg 36%
Bedford County 9.5%
Pennsylvania 7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

49
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
87.8%
College / Undergraduate
0%
Graduate / Professional
12.2%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Rainsburg
0%
Bedford County
19.5%
Pennsylvania
44%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total enrolled (age 3+) 49 8,175 2,913,513
Nursery / preschool 0% 4.8% 5.7%
K–12 87.8% 80% 66.9%
Kindergarten 0% 6.7% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 24.5% 25.4% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 32.7% 21.2% 20.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 30.6% 26.7% 21.7%
College or graduate school 12.2% 15.1% 27.4%
College, undergraduate 0% 11.5% 21.2%
Graduate, professional school 12.2% 3.7% 6.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 19.5% 44%
School type
Public school 67.3% 84.7% 75.3%
Private school 32.7% 15.3% 24.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

61
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
31.1%
HS graduate
23%
Some college no degree
11.5%
Associates degree
4.9%
Bachelors degree
8.2%
Graduate or professional degree
16.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
33.3% · 66.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
57.9% · 42.1%
HS graduate
42.9% · 57.1%
Some college no degree
100% · 0%
Associates degree
33.3% · 66.7%
Bachelors degree
40% · 60%
Graduate or professional degree
30% · 70%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Population (25+) 61 34,994 9,189,697
Less than 9th grade 4.9% 3.2% 2.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 31.1% 6.3% 5%
High school diploma or GED 23% 48% 32.9%
Some college, no degree 11.5% 15.8% 15.1%
Associate's degree 4.9% 10.6% 8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 24.6% 16.1% 35.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.2% 10.4% 20.9%
Graduate or professional 16.4% 5.7% 14.3%
High School or higher 63.9% 90.5% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$46,250
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$48,250
HS graduate
$27,500
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$55,938

Poverty Rate

33.3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
50%
HS graduate
14.3%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
33.3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $46,250 $42,102 $53,549
Less than high school graduate $48,250 $41,189 $33,591
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $27,500 $37,413 $40,643
Some college or associate's degree $— $37,927 $47,736
Bachelor's degree $— $59,919 $69,335
Graduate or professional degree $55,938 $63,836 $87,132
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 50% 21.5% 25.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.3% 11.8% 13.3%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 9% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 33.3% 4.3% 4.1%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

91
residents 16 years and over
Rainsburg 91
Bedford County 39,470
Pennsylvania 10,676,396

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
57.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Rainsburg 57.1%
Bedford County 55.1%
Pennsylvania 59.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

26.8
years ∙ half are younger than 26.8, half older
Rainsburg
26.8
Bedford County
42.4
Pennsylvania
40.1
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

50% male
Male 50%
Female 50%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Rainsburg 50
Bedford County 44.8
Pennsylvania 47.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Rainsburg
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total labor force 54 22,631 6,692,918
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 31.5% 4.6% 4.4%
20 to 24 years 11.1% 9% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 9.3% 9% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 9.3% 9.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 14.8% 18.2% 20.7%
45 to 54 years 7.4% 22.2% 19.3%
55 to 59 years 7.4% 11% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 9.3% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 9.3% 5.8% 6.1%
75 years and over 0% 1% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 50% 55.2% 52.2%
Female 50% 44.8% 47.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

59.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Rainsburg
59.3%
Bedford County
57.3%
Pennsylvania
62.7%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

62.8%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
56.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Rainsburg 56.3%
Bedford County 51.3%
Pennsylvania 58.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Rainsburg
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 81% 49.7% 43.1%
20 to 24 years 66.7% 85.8% 74.4%
25 to 29 years 62.5% 80.8% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 100% 86% 85%
35 to 44 years 44.4% 82.1% 84.8%
45 to 54 years 50% 83% 83.1%
55 to 59 years 100% 68.4% 75.4%
60 to 64 years —% 55.7% 60.6%
65 to 74 years 29.4% 20.5% 27.4%
75 years and over 0% 4.6% 7.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 62.8% 63.5% 66.9%
Female 56.3% 51.3% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 59.3% 57.1% 62.1%
Black or African American —% 58.8% 61.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 38.7% 65.1%
Asian —% 73.7% 66.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 64.3%
Some Other Race —% 79.8% 64.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 59.3% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino —% 74.9% 67.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

3.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Rainsburg
3.7%
Bedford County
3.9%
Pennsylvania
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Rainsburg 0%
Bedford County 4.6%
Pennsylvania 5.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Rainsburg
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
By age group
16 to 19 years 11.8% 3.8% 13.7%
20 to 24 years 0% 6.2% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 2.3% 6%
30 to 34 years 0% 3.7% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.1% 4.6%
45 to 54 years 0% 4.3% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 0% 5.8% 3.8%
60 to 64 years —% 4% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.1% 3.9%
75 years and over —% 0.9% 4.1%
By gender
Male 0% 4.6% 5.4%
Female 7.4% 3.1% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.7% 3.9% 4.3%
Black or African American —% 0% 10%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 9.4%
Asian —% 0% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 13.8%
Some Other Race —% 0% 8.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 6.7% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino —% 3% 8.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

52
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Rainsburg 52
Bedford County 21,740
Pennsylvania 6,332,886
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

64%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Rainsburg 64%
Bedford County 71%
Pennsylvania 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Rainsburg, PA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 7 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 28.8%
Accommodation and food services 21.2%
Health care and social assistance 11.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 40.7% of 27 employed male workers
Female
Accommodation and food services employs the most women — 36% of 25 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Rainsburg
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 52 21,740 6,332,886
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 3.8% 2.9% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.6% 0.3%
Construction 3.8% 10% 6%
Manufacturing 28.8% 13.4% 11.4%
Wholesale trade 1.9% 2.4% 2.3%
Retail trade 5.8% 14.7% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 5.8% 6.9% 5.1%
Utilities 0% 1.2% 0.9%
Information 0% 2.2% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.8% 1.7% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.5% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.8% 3.5% 7.6%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0% 2.7% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 5.8% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 11.5% 14.9% 16.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.8% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 21.2% 7.5% 5.7%
Other services 7.7% 5% 4.6%
Government 1.9% 3.3% 4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

82.7% Private
Government 3.8%
Private Employment 82.7%
Self Employed 13.5%
Private employment (%)
Rainsburg 82.7%
Bedford County 79.3%
Pennsylvania 80.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

13.5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 13.5%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Rainsburg
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary 82.7% 79.3% 80.2%
For-profit company employees 78.8% 69.3% 67.3%
Not-for-profit employees 3.8% 10% 12.9%
Self-employed 13.5% 9.3% 8.3%
Incorporated business 0% 3.8% 3.2%
Unincorporated business 13.5% 5.3% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 3.8% 11.5% 11.5%
Local government 0% 5.8% 6.3%
State government 3.8% 3.8% 3.1%
Federal government 0% 1.9% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Rainsburg 0%
Bedford County 7.5%
Pennsylvania 15.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

26.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Rainsburg 26.1
Bedford County 26.5
Pennsylvania 26.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Rainsburg
Employed residents 16+.
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 52 21,740 6,332,886
Worked from home 0% 7.5% 15.6%
Drove Alone 82.7% 79.3% 68.2%
Carpooled 0% 10.1% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 0.4% 3.6%
Walked 13.5% 1.7% 3.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 3.8% 1% 1.9%
Commuting population 52 19,888 5,241,463
Mean travel time (minutes) 26.1 26.5 26.3
Less than 5 minutes 13.5% 3.8% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 9.6% 25.6% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 55.8% 34.5% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 11.5% 20.3% 20.7%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 6.9% 8.2%
60 to 89 minutes 1.9% 5.3% 5.5%
90 minutes or more 7.7% 3.6% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$39,792
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Rainsburg $39,792
Bedford County $50,181
Pennsylvania $62,754
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

93 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Rainsburg 93¢
Bedford County 76¢
Pennsylvania 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Rainsburg, PA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$47,750
Workers in Manufacturing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Manufacturing $47,750
Health care and social assistance $38,750
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $47,750, compared to $42,500 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $38,750, compared to $39,583 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Rainsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Median Earnings $39,792 $50,181 $62,754
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $35,724 $45,538
Mining and logging $— $59,028 $78,619
Construction $— $56,975 $62,324
Manufacturing $47,750 $51,769 $67,098
Wholesale trade $— $51,528 $63,428
Retail trade $— $40,650 $45,301
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $63,564 $59,059
Utilities $— $100,041 $95,472
Information $— $37,250 $81,616
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $56,667 $81,482
Real estate and leasing $— $47,083 $66,144
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $57,632 $93,579
Corporate management $— $126,250 $103,550
Administrative and waste services $— $41,934 $49,954
Education and health services
Educational services $— $53,750 $67,648
Health care and social assistance $38,750 $44,949 $57,439
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $47,292 $50,499
Accommodation and food services $— $33,396 $36,020
Other services $— $42,165 $50,668
Government $— $51,836 $73,307
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$38,542
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $38,542
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $38,333, compared to $42,500 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $38,750, compared to $39,583 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Rainsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $38,542 $48,984 $61,352
Not-for-profit employees $— $53,426 $65,033
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $53,813 $75,062
Unincorporated business $— $45,104 $51,735
Government
Local government $— $54,875 $68,380
State government $— $51,250 $65,478
Federal government $— $59,423 $77,266
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Rainsburg, PA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$36,875
Workers in Material moving occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Material moving $36,875
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Rainsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $42,500 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $39,583 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Rainsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Median earnings(Total) $39,792 $50,181 $62,754
Management and business
Management $— $64,821 $93,850
Business and finance $— $65,662 $83,670
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $81,364 $97,590
Architecture and engineering $— $71,591 $97,077
Sciences $— $61,250 $83,375
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $48,750 $56,960
Legal $— $54,167 $108,678
Education, Training and Library $— $52,604 $69,199
Arts, design and media $— $43,914 $65,445
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $82,500 $94,403
Health technicians $— $54,355 $53,779
Healthcare support $— $31,675 $38,456
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $55,625 $50,987
Law enforcement $— $74,583 $86,066
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $25,955 $32,004
Building and grounds cleaning $— $41,332 $39,023
Personal care and service $— $28,516 $35,987
Sales and office
Sales $— $36,105 $60,071
Office and Administrative Support $— $41,786 $47,625
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $31,012 $38,503
Construction and extraction $— $54,948 $59,557
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $54,452 $62,092
Production and transportation
Production $— $48,919 $51,513
Transportation $— $61,741 $57,903
Material moving $36,875 $42,308 $41,401
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$42,500
Median household income in Rainsburg
Median household income (USD)
Rainsburg
$42,500
Bedford County
$59,992
Pennsylvania
$77,971
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Rainsburg, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$16,493
Per capita income in Rainsburg
Per capita income (USD)
Rainsburg
$16,493
Bedford County
$32,665
Pennsylvania
$44,355
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Rainsburg, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$56,424
Average household income in Rainsburg
Avg household income (USD)
Rainsburg
$56,424
Bedford County
$77,365
Pennsylvania
$107,538
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Rainsburg, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$56,424
Mean household income
$42,500
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Rainsburg $13,924
Bedford County $17,373
Pennsylvania $29,567
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Rainsburg
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Rainsburg and peer geographies.
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total households 42 19,750 5,274,853
Median household income $42,500 $59,992 $77,971
Mean household income $56,424 $77,365 $107,538
Mean-median gap $13,924 $17,373 $29,567
Family households 30 12,724 3,291,192
Median family income $49,167 $80,549 $100,262
Mean family income $64,893 $92,963 $130,780
Mean-median gap $15,726 $12,414 $30,518
Non-family households 12 7,026 1,983,661
Median non-family income $30,625 $32,042 $45,541
Mean non-family income $28,892 $44,699 $64,714
Mean-median gap $-1,733 $12,657 $19,173
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $16,493 $32,665 $44,355
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

64.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Rainsburg
64.3%
Bedford County
68.2%
Pennsylvania
75.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
31% of households (13) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $17,769
SSI (disability)
4.8% of households (2) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
2.4% of households (1) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
23.8% of households (10) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Rainsburg
Share of households receiving each income type
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total households 42 19,750 5,274,853
Wage-based income
With earnings 64% 68% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 31% 44% 35%
Average social security income $17,769 $22,953 $24,783
Retirement income 21% 29% 27%
Average retirement income $14,956 $26,199 $29,353
SSI (Supplemental security) 5% 4% 6%
Average SSI income $— $11,105 $11,642
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 24% 16% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$49,167
Family households earn $49,167, compared to $30,625 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$42,500
Family households
$49,167
Nonfamily households
$30,625
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$50,000
Married-couple families earn $50,000, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$49,167
Married-couple families
$50,000
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Rainsburg
Median household and family income by household size in Rainsburg, compared with peer geographies.
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Total households 42 19,750 5,274,853
Household income by size
1-person $21,875 $28,026 $39,373
2-person $37,500 $66,008 $87,784
3-person $— $88,833 $108,842
4-person $— $111,657 $128,057
5-person $— $112,614 $122,318
6-person $— $142,031 $120,198
7-person or more $— $117,361 $115,583
Total families 30 12,724 3,291,192
Family income by size
2-person $42,500 $62,871 $84,994
3-person $— $88,702 $106,846
4-person $56,250 $114,891 $129,682
5-person $— $118,750 $124,775
6-person $— $121,932 $121,519
7-person or more $— $117,083 $112,875
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Rainsburg due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Rainsburg due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
69.1%
$50K - $100K
21.4%
$100K - $150K
0%
$150K - $200K
4.8%
Over $200K
4.8%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

9.6%
of all households, 4 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Rainsburg 9.6%
Bedford County 27.1%
Pennsylvania 38.8%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Rainsburg
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Rainsburg, compared with peer geographies.
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Median household income $42,500 $59,992 $77,971
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 4.4% 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.3% 11.1% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.9% 10.2% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 33.3% 12.2% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% 17.1% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.1% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 0% 17.2% 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 5.5% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 4.4% 11.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 35.8% 29.9% 22%
Share below $75,000 83.4% 59.2% 48.4%
Share above $100,000 9.6% 27.1% 38.8%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.42
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Rainsburg 0.42
Bedford County 0.43
Pennsylvania 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Rainsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Rainsburg
$—
Bedford County
$180,110
Pennsylvania
$273,107
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Rainsburg
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $21,500 $25,344 $32,067
Lower 20% $36,125 $47,257 $61,442
Middle 20% $48,643 $76,579 $97,586
Upper 20% $64,000 $117,520 $154,678
Top 5% threshold $177,375 $192,546 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $15,361 $16,831
Lower 20% $— $35,713 $46,491
Middle 20% $— $60,703 $78,498
Upper 20% $— $94,938 $122,764
Top 20% $— $180,110 $273,107
Top 5% $— $287,438 $484,206
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.97% 3.13%
Lower 20% —% 9.23% 8.65%
Middle 20% —% 15.69% 14.6%
Upper 20% —% 24.54% 22.83%
Top 20% —% 46.56% 50.79%
Top 5% —% 18.58% 22.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Rainsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 42 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $42,500.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Rainsburg
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Bedford County and Pennsylvania.
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
All Residents $42,500 $59,992 $77,971
White $42,500 $60,222 $83,152
Black or African American $— $24,006 $49,610
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $60,000
Asian $— $121,250 $103,069
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $51,907
Some Other Race $— $46,094 $52,815
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $61,071 $70,485
Hispanic or Latino $— $60,859 $61,416
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

42%
42% of residents, or 58 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Rainsburg
42%
Bedford County
11.6%
Pennsylvania
11.7%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

15.2%
15.2% of full-time, year-round workers, or 5 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Rainsburg
15.2%
Bedford County
3.7%
Pennsylvania
1.8%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

58.6%
58.6% of children under 18, or 34 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Rainsburg
58.6%
Bedford County
13.9%
Pennsylvania
15.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

5.6%
5.6% of adults aged 65 and older, or 1 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Rainsburg
5.6%
Bedford County
10.1%
Pennsylvania
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
Overall poverty rate 42% 11.6% 11.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 58.6% 13.9% 15.6%
Under 5 years 63.2% 15% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 56.4% 13.6% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 37.1% 11.4% 11%
18 to 34 years 18.8% 11.9% 13.6%
35 to 64 years 56.7% 11.1% 9.5%
65 years and over 5.6% 10.1% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 34.8% 10% 10.5%
Female 48.6% 13.1% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 15.2% 3.7% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 19% 13.7% 14%
Did not work 45.9% 17.1% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

28.6%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
28.6%
Family
36.7%
Nonfamily
8.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

36.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
36.7%
Married-couple
35%
Other families
40%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Rainsburg
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 36.7% 7.8% 8%
Householder under 25 years —% 19.9% 28.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 58.8% 12% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 12.5% 5.5% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 6.5% 5.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8.3% 21.4% 19%
Householder under 25 years 0% 12.2% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 26.7% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 24% 21.8%
Householder 65 years and over 14.3% 19.1% 18.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Rainsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
44.6% of White residents, or 58 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Rainsburg
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Rainsburg and peer geographies.
Rainsburg Bedford County Pennsylvania
All Residents 42% 11.6% 11.7%
White 44.6% 11.3% 8.8%
Black or African American —% 24.8% 23.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 6.5% 24.3%
Asian —% 9.1% 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 17.3%
Some Other Race —% 10.3% 25.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 20.3% 17%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 13.7% 22.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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