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Chicora, PA
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Population
876
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,643
ZIP codes
0
Chicora and its ZIP codes
Chicora at a glance
- Chicora is about 5.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,813, 16% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,100 (39% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $712 a month.
Local data for Chicora, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chicora, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,813
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$155,100
Median rent
$712/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (336), Irish Americans (173), Mexican Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Chicora.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,864
89,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.52B
FY 2026, $7,830 per person
How people get to work
Chicora, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.1%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chicora, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
946
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
326
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Chicora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Karns CityBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| FairviewBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| PetroliaBorough | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| FeneltonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| East BradyBorough | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| BruinBorough | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| East ButlerBorough | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| North WashingtonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| West SunburyBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Shanor-NorthvueCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 6.8 |
| WorthingtonBorough | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ParkerCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| ButlerCity | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| MeadowoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Homeacre-LyndoraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chicora, PA in?
- Chicora is in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Chicora, PA?
- About 876 people live in Chicora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chicora?
- Nearby places include Karns City (3.3 mi), Fairview (4.6 mi), Petrolia (5 mi), Fenelton (5.4 mi), East Brady (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023