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Cost of living in Plum summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Plum. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Plum is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Plum is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Plum is $252,851.
The median income in Plum is $98,705.
Plum's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Plum Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Plum | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Plum, PA Weather
The average high in Plum is 61.0° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 82.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.3 inches of precipitation each year with 25.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Plum |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Plum Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Plum
The current population in Plum is 26,723. The population has decreased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,723 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 26,873 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 27,032 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 27,123 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 27,137 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 27,195 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 27,304 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 27,390 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 27,474 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 27,458 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 27,386 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 27,257 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 27,147 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 26,956 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 26,849 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plum
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Plum is:
90.9% White with 24,290 White residents.
3.9% African American with 1,034 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 359 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 104 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 649 Two Or More residents.
1.1% Hispanic with 283 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Plum | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.9% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Plum
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Plum is 48.4% female with 12,926 female residents.
Plum is 51.6% male with 13,797 male residents.
| Gender | Plum | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plum for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Plum completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Plum completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Plum completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Plum completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Plum completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Plum completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Plum completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Plum completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Plum completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Plum | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Plum, Pennsylvania
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2.2% of households in Plum earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Plum earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Plum earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Plum earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Plum earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Plum earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Plum earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.9% of households in Plum earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Plum earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.1% of households in Plum earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Plum | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.9% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
