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Biglerville

Pennsylvania · 1,225 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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Biglerville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,225
+11%since 2000
from 1,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,882 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9711K1K1K1K1990201020202024Biglerville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,382
+45%since 2000
from $18,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+34%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(930)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(231)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.7%(9)
Diversity Score43.5%(533)
Diversity Score
43
+57%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biglerville, Pennsylvania?

Biglerville, Pennsylvania has about 1,225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biglerville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Biglerville, Pennsylvania earns about $50,000 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 $171,700, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Biglerville, Pennsylvania?

About 16.9% 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 5.6% 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 230 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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