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Noxen, PA
Census-designated place in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
Population
690
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
348
ZIP codes
0
Noxen and its ZIP codes
Noxen at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $56,964 a year, 27% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,900 (38% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,115 a month.
Local data for Noxen, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Noxen, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,964
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$156,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (105), Irish Americans (84), Polish Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Noxen.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,860
9,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
How people get to work
Noxen, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Noxen, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
198
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Noxen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harveys LakeBorough | 4.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Misericordia UniversityCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| DallasBorough | 7.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Pikes CreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| ShavertownCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| TrucksvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| TunkhannockBorough | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| MehoopanyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| SilkworthCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| West FallsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ChaseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Upper ExeterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| CourtdaleBorough | 12 mi | 1 |
| West WyomingBorough | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| LuzerneBorough | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake WinolaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Noxen, PA in?
- Noxen is in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Noxen, PA?
- About 690 people live in Noxen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Noxen?
- Nearby places include Harveys Lake (4.3 mi), Misericordia University (7 mi), Dallas (7.7 mi), Pikes Creek (7.9 mi), Shavertown (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023