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Heidelberg

Pennsylvania · 1,288 residents · 0.287 sq mi
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Heidelberg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
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
1,288
+5%since 2000
from 1,225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,488 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Heidelberg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,140
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,761
+112%since 2000
from $18,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,193)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,134)
Black4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian1.2%(16)
Other2.4%(31)
Diversity Score23.8%(306)
Diversity Score
24
+432%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania?

Heidelberg, Pennsylvania has about 1,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania earns about $53,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heidelberg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Heidelberg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $123,800, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania?

About 5.0% of people in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heidelberg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Heidelberg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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