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Black Lick

Pennsylvania · 1,462 residents · 2.495 sq mi
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Black Lick has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,400. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,462
+2%since 2000
from 1,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
586 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7961K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Lick
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,459 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,098
+38%since 2000
from $13,100 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing19.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,379)
Black2.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(154)
Diversity Score
11
+77%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

Black Lick, Pennsylvania has about 1,462 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Lick, Pennsylvania earns about $45,250 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

About 3.9% 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 29.3% 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 419 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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