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Coplay

Pennsylvania · 3,348 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Coplay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,348
−1%since 2000
from 3,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,489 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 5,552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Coplay
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,319
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,003
+61%since 2000
from $18,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,236)
Black1.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(77)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(322)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,635)
Black3.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(420)
Asian1.5%(50)
Other2.5%(83)
Diversity Score43.4%(1,454)
Diversity Score
43
+356%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coplay, Pennsylvania?

Coplay, Pennsylvania has about 3,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coplay, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Coplay, Pennsylvania earns about $50,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coplay, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Coplay, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $160,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Coplay, Pennsylvania?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Coplay, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coplay, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% of people in Coplay, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coplay, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Coplay, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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