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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black Lick

Pennsylvania · 1,438 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 $24,459. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,438
+38%since 1990
from 1,043 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7961K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Lick
2024899
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.7%(82)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(91)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(95)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.7%(97)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246%(86)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(183)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.8%(198)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.2%(204)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(128)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.6%(124)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.2%(118)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.2%(32)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,459
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,590 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,100
+56%since 1990
from $8,380 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.5%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
30.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,043)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,402)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
Italian14.9%(134)
German14.5%(130)
English13.2%(119)
Irish11.1%(100)
Slovak5.3%(48)
American3.7%(33)
Dutch3.2%(29)
Scottish3%(27)
Slovene1.8%(16)
Croatian1.6%(14)
Hungarian0.9%(8)
Polish0.9%(8)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Slovak population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−8%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28%(148)
Married61.2%(324)
Widowed7%(37)
Divorced3.8%(20)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(143)
Married52.1%(341)
Widowed19.4%(127)
Divorced6.7%(44)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

Black Lick, Pennsylvania has about 1,438 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Lick, Pennsylvania earns about $24,459 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 $47,300, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% 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 18.5% of people in Black Lick, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Lick, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Lick, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 395 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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