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Black Lick

Pennsylvania · 1,268 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 $26,899. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,100. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,268
−12%since 2000
from 1,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
508 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7961K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Lick
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,899
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,459 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,303
+55%since 2000
from $13,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+98%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,147)
Black2.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(29)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score12.9%(164)
Diversity Score
13
+117%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−14%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

Black Lick, Pennsylvania has about 1,268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Lick, Pennsylvania earns about $26,899 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 $103,100, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Black Lick, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% 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 22.8% 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 225 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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