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Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is 10,610 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 81st-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,340, the median home value is $103,800, and the median age is 39.6.

The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (10,462 → 10,730).

10,610

Population

3069

People / sq mi

$60,340

Median Income

$103,800

Median Home Value

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Nanticoke covers 3.5 sq mi of land at 3069 people per square mile.

About Nanticoke, PA

Housing cost is the defining feature of Nanticoke: the median home is valued at $103,800. With 10,610 residents, Nanticoke is a city in Pennsylvania.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $60,340, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.2%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $103,800, with typical rent around $787.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 19.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Nanticoke city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Nanticoke city had a population of 10,462 in 2010 and 10,730 in 2024, a 2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,730 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.18%.

2024 · 11K20102024
Nanticoke city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,730

Population (2024)

10,462

Population (2010)

10,730

Peak (2024)

0.18%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,462
201110,438
201210,425
201310,360
201410,328
201510,280
201610,236
201710,298
201810,345
201910,312
202010,614
202110,632
202210,628
202310,667
202410,730

Race & Ethnicity

White80.6%
Black or African American8.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,340

Median Household Income

$29,889

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$103,800

Median Home Value

$787

Median Rent

58.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.1%

High School+

19.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

73.6%

Public Transit

7.0%

Work From Home

20.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.3%

Foreign Born

89.7%

Non-English at Home

9.2%

Veterans

19.9%

With Disability

96.3%

Health Insurance

88.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management17.7%
Manufacturing11.3%
Retail Trade11.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.9%
Public Administration5.7%
Information4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Construction3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,610 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 81st-largest city in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is $60,340, with 15.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is $103,800, with median monthly rent at $787 and a homeownership rate of 58.3%.

The median age in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is 39.6 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (10,462 → 10,730).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.