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.

Ligonier, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,534

Median Agei

60.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.5%1,511

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%18

Two or More

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%41

High School Diploma

21.3%273

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%62

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%169

Associate's Degree

12%154

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%316

Master's Degree

16.6%213

Professional Degree

0.9%11

Doctorate

0.8%10

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

42.9%

Graduate+

18.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$236,000

Median Renti

$741

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.2%586

Renter-Occupied

28.8%237

Total Units

969

Homeownership

71.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%33

$50K–$100K

3.2%19

$100K–$150K

9.2%54

$150K–$200K

18.3%107

$200K–$300K

40.1%235

$300K–$500K

22.5%132

$500K–$1M

1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

107

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%7

2010–2019

7.6%74

2000–2009

3.3%32

1990–1999

2.1%20

1980–1989

6.9%67

1970–1979

4.5%44

1960–1969

8.6%83

1950–1959

15.5%150

1940–1949

3.4%33

1939 or earlier

47.4%459

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.7%697

Electricity

13.4%110

Fuel Oil

1.1%9

Other

0.9%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,250

Mean Household Incomei

$96,882

Per Capita Incomei

$53,704

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

741

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

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

211(16.2% of civilian adults)