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Heidlersburg

Pennsylvania · 457 residents · 0.699 sq mi
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Heidlersburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
+10%since 2023
from 414 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
654 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 592 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
−7%since 2023
from 60.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
366510655800944201020202024Heidlersburg
2024457
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,981
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,821 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,063
−3%since 2023
from $39,313 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.433 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(373)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(21)
Diversity Score22.9%(95)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(20)
Diversity Score10.5%(48)
Diversity Score
10
−54%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+14%since 2023
from 24.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% 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
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Female
46.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania?

Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania has about 457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $62,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% of people in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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