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Dillsburg

Pennsylvania · 2,635 residents · 0.807 sq mi
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Dillsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,485. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value is $162,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
2,635
+28%since 2000
from 2,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dillsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(161)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(172)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148%(210)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(176)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(135)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(361)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.7%(334)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(324)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(357)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.3%(246)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(123)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,485
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,755
+40%since 2000
from $19,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−18%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dillsburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,001)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian1.2%(25)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,326)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4%(105)
Asian2.2%(59)
Other2.1%(55)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican9.5%(247)
Asian origin
Korean0.5%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German27.8%(720)
Italian11.7%(302)
Irish11.1%(287)
English7.9%(205)
American5.6%(145)
Polish4.1%(107)
Scotch-Irish3.8%(98)
Welsh3.4%(88)
French2.6%(66)
Dutch2.2%(58)
Scottish1.7%(44)
Hungarian1.1%(29)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1%(27)
Macedonian0.9%(22)
Russian0.7%(17)
Swedish0.7%(17)
Syrian0.6%(15)
Slovak0.6%(15)
Croatian0.5%(13)
Norwegian0.3%(9)
British0.2%(4)
Danish0.2%(4)
Romanian0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+97%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.7%(337)
Married46.7%(496)
Widowed1.8%(19)
Divorced19.8%(210)
Women 15+
Never married32.9%(329)
Married47.1%(471)
Widowed6.9%(69)
Divorced13.2%(132)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania?

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania has about 2,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $68,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $162,800, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 9.8% of people in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 710 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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