Mount Carmel township is located in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Mount Carmel township has a 2024 population of 2,441. Mount Carmel township is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,489 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Carmel township is $77,287 with a poverty rate of 8.68%. The median age in Mount Carmel township is 50.3 years: 47.1 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Carmel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,585 | 98.97% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,011 | 2.37 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 488 | 3.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 373 | 1.2 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 76 | 3.17 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 74 | 3.15 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 6.17% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 9.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 198 | 9.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 4.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,015 | 49.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 368 | 18.02% |
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 | 2,032 | 1,861 | 295 |
| Black | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,307 | $81,528 | $55,709 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,924 | $70,652 | $75,568 |
| High School Graduate | $41,450 | $44,013 | $34,744 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,521 | $50,804 | $50,404 |
| Some College | $53,523 | $50,893 | $58,850 |
$50,521
Average Earnings
$50,804
Average Male
$50,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.33% of Mount Carmel township residents speak only English, while 0.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,391 | 202 | 8.45% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
8.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.19%
Male Poverty Rate
10.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Carmel township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Carmel township is White, with 8.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.16% |
| Some College | 7.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.69% |
| Female Employed | 1.59% |
| Male Employed | 0.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,385 | $92,961 |
| Households | $75,208 | $77,287 |
| Married Families | $101,959 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,583 | $46,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
252
Number of Veterans
198
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 11.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
90.89%
Born in Mount Carmel township
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
99.35% of Mount Carmel township residents were born in the United States, with 90.89% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,396 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 2,405 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 2,414 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 2,423 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 2,432 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 2,441 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 2,450 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 2,459 | -20 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 2,479 | -10 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 2,489 | -481 | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 2,970 | -17 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 2,987 | -26 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 3,013 | -22 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 3,035 | -22 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 3,057 | -26 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 3,083 | -15 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 3,098 | -21 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 3,119 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 3,128 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,127 | 0 | 0% |