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Black Lick

Pennsylvania · 899 residents · 2.495 sq mi
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Black Lick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,234. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 539 residents. 9% 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 $102,200. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
899
−37%since 2000
from 1,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
360 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+50%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7961K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Lick
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,234
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,459 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,798
+105%since 2000
from $13,100 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+31%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,402)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(881)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(14)
Diversity Score4.9%(44)
Diversity Score
5
−18%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−29%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
22.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

Black Lick, Pennsylvania has about 899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Black Lick, Pennsylvania earns about $33,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Lick, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Black Lick, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Black Lick, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of people in Black Lick, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Lick, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Lick, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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