Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Plum, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,723

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%24,290

Black

3.9%1,034

Two or More

2.4%649

Asian

1.3%359

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%283

Other

0.4%104

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%448

High School Diploma

23.8%4,662

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%849

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%1,679

Associate's Degree

13.8%2,693

Bachelor's Degree

27.8%5,436

Master's Degree

14%2,739

Professional Degree

1.4%277

Doctorate

1.8%347

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

45%

Graduate+

17.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$227,600

Median Renti

$1,177

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.7%8,786

Renter-Occupied

19.3%2,099

Total Units

11,533

Homeownership

80.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%183

$50K–$100K

5.2%453

$100K–$150K

9.9%873

$150K–$200K

19%1,666

$200K–$300K

37.3%3,275

$300K–$500K

22.2%1,950

$500K–$1M

3.4%299

$1M+

1%87

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

223

$750–$1,000

299

$1,000–$1,250

620

$1,250–$1,500

294

$1,500–$2,000

252

$2,000+

249

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%7

2010–2019

5.9%683

2000–2009

9.7%1,118

1990–1999

11.5%1,325

1980–1989

10.6%1,228

1970–1979

15.4%1,777

1960–1969

24.4%2,809

1950–1959

13.2%1,526

1940–1949

2.3%268

1939 or earlier

6.9%792

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.7%9,220

Electricity

11.3%1,232

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%202

Fuel Oil

1%113

Other

0.9%97

No Fuel

0.2%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,705

Mean Household Incomei

$117,890

Per Capita Incomei

$48,609

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

14,796

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

116

Residentsi

193

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes82% occupied$333/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab18 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 836 homes98% occupied$482/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC21 homes99% occupied$330/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $98,705/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

75.7%

Very low income$30K–$49K/yr

24.3%

Who Receives This Housing

80.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.4% of subsidized households are minority

33.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,495(7.1% of civilian adults)