I realized that this town had a depressed economy when I rode there for the first time last summer, but I just discovered some facts on line about this town that surprised me.

Census taken in 2009:

Population: 1202 (8% decline since 2000)

Median age: 39.5

Median household Income: $20,277

Per capita Income: $13,041

Median value of detached family home $43,639


The low income and real estate value really shocked me.

To put it into perspective, two family members each earning minimum wage in Ontario would make $41,600 ($20,800 each).

Renovo has got to be one of the poorest towns in the U.S.