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DeSales University

Pennsylvania · 1,052 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 85.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052
+6%since 2023
from 994 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,759 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 1,662 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
20.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8449019581K1K201020202024DeSales University
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,384
+14%since 2023
from $3,855 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Poverty rate
85.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food16.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(874)
Black5.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian6.1%(61)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score27.5%(274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(909)
Black6.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian5.7%(60)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score30.7%(323)
Diversity Score
31
+12%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+6%since 2023
from 12.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
Female
63.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
English only at home
93.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeSales University, Pennsylvania?

DeSales University, Pennsylvania has about 1,052 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in DeSales University, Pennsylvania?

About 100.0% of adults age 25 and over in DeSales University, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeSales University, Pennsylvania?

About 85.7% of people in DeSales University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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