Demographics & People — Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,689 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,600 |
|---|
| Median Age | 44.4 |
|---|
| Total Households | 2,643 |
|---|
| Family Households | 1,360 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,571 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 20 |
|---|
| Asian | 0 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,289 |
| German | 1,249 |
| Irish | 800 |
| Italian | 731 |
| Other groups | 481 |
| English | 374 |
| American | 297 |
| Polish | 240 |
| Slovak | 149 |
| Dutch | 121 |
Language
| English Only | 5,342 |
|---|
| Spanish | 53 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 5,431 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 345 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 4,619 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
