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Douglassville

Pennsylvania · 279 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Douglassville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has declined 13% since 2023. With a median age of 73.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 73.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−13%since 2023
from 322 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
433 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 499 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
73.3
−1%since 2023
from 73.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
198370543715888201020202024Douglassville
2024279
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,873
+13%since 2023
from $46,673 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.532 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,037
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,244 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
76.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(272)
Black6.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.2%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(227)
Black7.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40%(112)
Diversity Score
40
+17%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
24.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
58.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
56.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
Female
54.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

Douglassville, Pennsylvania has about 279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Douglassville, Pennsylvania earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglassville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Douglassville, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.

How educated are people in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Douglassville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglassville, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of people in Douglassville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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