State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
922.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.20%
Growth Since 2010
4.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Moosic, Pennsylvania Population 2021
5,974
Moosic is a city located in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 5,974, it is the 146th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 4307th largest city in the United States . Moosic is currently growing at a rate of 1.20% annually and its population has increased by 4.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,719 in 2010. Moosic reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 7 miles, Moosic has a population density of 922 people per square mile.
The average household income in Moosic is $74,567 with a poverty rate of 11.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $746 per month, and the median house value is $166,000. The median age in Moosic is 44.7 years, 40.3 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
Moosic Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moosicwas:
- White: 91.97%
- Black or African American: 4.01%
- Asian: 3.83%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Two or more races: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Moosic, Pennsylvania is 5,974 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,832.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,719.
Moosic, Pennsylvania Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,304 | 91.97% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 221 | 3.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.10% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.09% |
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Moosic Population by Race
Moosic Population Pyramid $2021
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Moosic Population by Age
Moosic Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,442 | 2.35 | 70.5 |
| Married | 1,161 | 3.21 | 90.2 |
| Non Family | 984 | 1.22 | 49.4 |
| Female | 197 | 2.62 | 54.8 |
| Male | 100 | 3.03 | 80 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
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Moosic Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 4.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 1.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,645 | 37.72% |
| Some College | 851 | 19.51% |
| Associates Degree | 582 | 13.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 592 | 13.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 433 | 9.93% |
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Moosic Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Moosic Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,034 | 3,854 | 954 |
| Asian | 144 | 71 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 94 | 89 | 18 |
| Black | 89 | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.81%.
Moosic Educational Attainment by Race
Moosic Earnings by Educational Attainment
Moosic Language by Age
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Moosic Language
93.80% of Moosic residents speak only English, while 6.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.49% of the population.
Moosic Language
Moosic Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,174 | 265 | 5.12% |
| Black | 231 | 231 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 221 | 139 | 62.90% |
| Multiple | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
11.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.26%
Male Poverty Rate
13.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Moosic
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moosic is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moosic is White, with 5.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.69%.
Moosic Poverty
Moosic Poverty Rate by Education
Moosic Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Moosic Married by Age and Sex
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Moosic Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Moosic Marital Status by Race
Moosic Marital Status
Moosic Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 9.27% |
Moosic Veterans by Race
Moosic Veterans by Education
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2.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Moosic Veterans by Education
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59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Moosic Employment by Age
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Moosic Employment by Race
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Moosic Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.57%
Born in Moosic
97.88%
Native Born
2.12%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.88% of Moosic residents were born in the United States, with 87.57% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Moosic Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,974 | 71 | 1.20% |
| 2020 | 5,903 | 71 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | 5,832 | 71 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 5,761 | 21 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 5,740 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 5,741 | -9 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 5,750 | 62 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 5,688 | -22 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 5,710 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 5,720 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 5,712 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 5,720 | 145 | 0.26% |
| 2000 | 5,575 | 236 | 0.43% |
| 1990 | 5,339 | -729 | -1.27% |
| 1980 | 6,068 | 1,795 | 3.57% |
| 1970 | 4,273 | 30 | 0.07% |
| 1960 | 4,243 | 278 | 0.68% |
| 1950 | 3,965 | -603 | -1.41% |
| 1940 | 4,568 | 11 | 0.02% |
| 1930 | 4,557 | 193 | 0.43% |
| 1920 | 4,364 | 400 | 0.97% |
| 1910 | 3,964 | 0.00% |