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.

Christiana, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

998

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.3%891

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%37

Black

3.2%32

Two or More

2.6%26

Other

1.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%31

High School Diploma

40.1%303

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%28

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%88

Associate's Degree

8.7%66

Bachelor's Degree

12%91

Master's Degree

1.6%12

Professional Degree

0.4%3

Doctorate

5%38

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$229,100

Median Renti

$1,281

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.2%209

Renter-Occupied

39.8%138

Total Units

352

Homeownership

60.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%6

$50K–$100K

6.2%13

$100K–$150K

7.2%15

$150K–$200K

23.4%49

$200K–$300K

33.5%70

$300K–$500K

23.4%49

$500K–$1M

1.9%4

$1M+

1.4%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%9

2000–2009

4.5%16

1990–1999

2.6%9

1980–1989

8.8%31

1970–1979

7.1%25

1960–1969

5.1%18

1950–1959

11.1%39

1940–1949

8.8%31

1939 or earlier

49.4%174

Heating Fuel

Electricity

43.5%151

Utility Gas

25.9%90

Fuel Oil

21.3%74

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%16

Wood

4.6%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,766

Mean Household Incomei

$94,480

Per Capita Incomei

$37,199

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

428

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Mod Rehab4 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

73(8.9% of civilian adults)