CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Hallam

Pennsylvania · 2,775 residents · 0.666 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the York metro area
Compare
The short version

Hallam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value is $142,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
2,775
+81%since 2000
from 1,532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,167 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 2,300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hallam
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,803
+35%since 2000
from $22,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hallam on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,469)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(121)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(2,301)
Black4.6%(129)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(197)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score31.2%(866)
Diversity Score
31
+296%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Hallam

Lake Belvedere Estates
Pop 2,672
Hypoluxo
Pop 2,954
Biscayne Park
Pop 3,062
Edgewood
Pop 2,845
Places similar to Hallam
Head to head

Compare Hallam to nearby cities

HALLAM VS
East York
Income$88,021+44%
Home value$232,700+63%
Population9,388+236%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HALLAM VS
Columbia
Income$54,437−11%
Home value$196,500+38%
Population10,314+269%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HALLAM VS
York
Income$48,420−21%
Home value$119,700−16%
Population45,342+1521%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HALLAM VS
Mount Joy
Income$90,061+48%
Home value$266,500+87%
Population8,319+197%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hallam, Pennsylvania?

Hallam, Pennsylvania has about 2,775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hallam, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hallam, Pennsylvania earns about $61,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hallam, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hallam, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $142,700, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Hallam, Pennsylvania?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hallam, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hallam, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Hallam, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hallam, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hallam, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,400 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Hallam with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →