Christiana is a borough located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Christiana has a 2024 population of 1,095. Christiana is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,109 in 2020.
The average household income in Christiana is $102,876 with a poverty rate of 13.69%. The median age in Christiana is 44.9 years: 47.5 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Christiana was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 820 | 86.68% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 4.86% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 4.86% |
| Other race | 34 | 3.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 320 | 2.51 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 133 | 3.24 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 114 | 1.42 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Female | 56 | 2.95 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 17 | 2.59 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 7.05% |
| High School Graduate | 305 | 43.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 3.74% |
| Some College | 108 | 15.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 614 | 546 | 128 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $57,500 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,406 | $42,250 | $40,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,500 | $81,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $51,563 | $50,938 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $45,625 | $0 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$51,563
Average Male
$50,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.08% of Christiana residents speak only English, while 5.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 77 | 11.02% |
| Black | 46 | 34 | 73.91% |
13.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.7%
Male Poverty Rate
16.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Christiana is Black, with 73.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Christiana is White, with 11.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.48% |
| High School | 9.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.71% |
| Male Employed | 6.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,000 | $121,955 |
| Households | $75,000 | $102,876 |
| Married Families | $102,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,333 | $66,268 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 9.86% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 6.52% |
| Black | 2 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.2%
Born in Christiana
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.63% of Christiana residents were born in the United States, with 85.2% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,079 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 1,082 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 1,085 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,089 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 1,092 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 1,095 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,099 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 1,104 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 1,107 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 1,109 | -61 | -5.21% |
| 2019 | 1,170 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,173 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 1,172 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 1,171 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 1,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,172 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,171 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,172 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,168 | 0 | 0% |