Population 7,524 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Port Matilda
Household size in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Port Matilda average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Household size has edged down from 2.68 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Port Matilda is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Port Matilda: 3.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Port Matilda
Renters in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Port Matilda is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Port Matilda than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Port Matilda is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $853 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,158 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,199 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Port Matilda costs $1,199 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $415 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Port Matilda
Bachelor's degrees in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.9% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Port Matilda: 57.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Port Matilda: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Port Matilda
| Period | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Port Matilda is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Port Matilda compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Matilda | 2.62 | 43.0 | 3.2% | 16.0% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,199 | 57.8% | 97.9% | 5.2% |
| Martha Furnace | 2.74 | 44.3 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 7.5% | 1983 | $884 | 25.9% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| Gatesburg | 1.91 | 54.4 | 1.9% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 1975 | $1,154 | 35.9% | 98.5% | 3.5% |
| Park Forest Village | 2.32 | 38.7 | 3.2% | 44.2% | 14.2% | 1984 | $1,256 | 76.4% | 99.2% | 2.2% |
| Pennsylvania Furnace | 2.53 | 44.9 | 3.1% | 19.5% | 6.5% | 1972 | $1,246 | 43.1% | 94.9% | 0.6% |
| University Park | 1.47 | 19.2 | 6.0% | 29.0% | 11.4% | 1977 | $1,163 | 95.3% | 100.0% | 10.0% |
| State College | 2.33 | 31.6 | 4.0% | 58.4% | 13.8% | 1982 | $1,365 | 67.3% | 96.6% | 6.0% |
| Julian | 2.60 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 1982 | $1,099 | 25.8% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| Pine Grove Mills | 2.57 | 38.6 | 2.4% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 1968 | $1,356 | 57.8% | 97.0% | 0.0% |
| Warriors Mark | 2.32 | 49.6 | 2.4% | 15.7% | 11.4% | 1981 | $1,011 | 37.9% | 96.9% | 3.3% |
| Houserville | 2.12 | 33.5 | 8.5% | 22.2% | 14.4% | 1977 | $1,321 | 76.7% | 100.0% | 8.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Port Matilda. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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