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Biglerville

Pennsylvania · 1,240 residents (2025 est.) · 0.651 sq mi
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Biglerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,000. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,070
−3%since 2000
from 1,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,240 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9711K1K1K1K1990201020202024Biglerville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,407
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,861 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,119
+83%since 2000
from $18,142 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+14%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+65%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(954)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(128)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(305)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(883)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(26)
Diversity Score37.2%(398)
Diversity Score
37
+34%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2016
from 80.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2016
from 18.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biglerville, Pennsylvania?

Biglerville, Pennsylvania has about 1,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biglerville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Biglerville, Pennsylvania earns about $52,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biglerville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Biglerville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $222,000, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Biglerville, Pennsylvania?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Biglerville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biglerville, Pennsylvania?

About 21.8% of people in Biglerville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biglerville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Biglerville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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