Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, Democratic from Pennsylvania

Mary Gay Scanlon

Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district

Representative Mary Gay Scanlon represents Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district, serving 765,322 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $87,199 and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

765,322Population
↑ 2,279
$87,199Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $3,533
6.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
→ no change
8%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
→ no change
65.9%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,436Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $131
7.0%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
28.1 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.5 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Pennsylvania District 5 Demographics

Median Age 38.5 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 65.9% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 42.2% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 8% (vs 12.4%) · Income $87,199 (vs $37,585)

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (38.5 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 30–39 at 14.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 59%. Also significant: Black (24.2%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

42.2% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 18.8% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $87,199, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 65.9% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,436. Median home value is $333,400.

How People Get to Work

62.1% drive alone. Average commute is 28.1 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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