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DeSales University

Pennsylvania · 985 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
985
+8%since 2019
from 913 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,647 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 1,527 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
20.3
+3%since 2019
from 19.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8449019581K1K201020202024DeSales University
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$3,389
−10%since 2019
from $3,764 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Poverty rate
38.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
20.0%
80.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(772)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(47)
Asian6.6%(60)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score34.7%(317)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(466)
Black36.2%(357)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(140)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other1.6%(16)
Diversity Score77.9%(768)
Diversity Score
78
+125%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
72.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+28%since 2019
from 12.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
34.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Female
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeSales University, Pennsylvania?

DeSales University, Pennsylvania has about 985 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in DeSales University, Pennsylvania?

About 72.2% 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 38.9% of people in DeSales University, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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