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Blue Ball

Pennsylvania · 1,031 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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Blue Ball has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,582. Population has declined 10% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $204,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,031
−10%vs 2011
vs 1,150 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
863 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 963 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+9%vs 2011
vs 30.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6918531K1K1K201020202024Blue Ball
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,582
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,609 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,850
+2%vs 2011
vs $20,377 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+21%vs 2011
vs 0.300 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $188,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−43.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.7% in 2011
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+57%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(79)
Asian40.4%(465)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.3%(797)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(961)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian3.1%(32)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(130)
Diversity Score
13
−82%vs 2011
vs 69 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 28.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
54.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
4.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania?

Blue Ball, Pennsylvania has about 1,031 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania earns about $48,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ball, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blue Ball, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $204,100, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of people in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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