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Heidlersburg

Pennsylvania · 509 residents · 0.699 sq mi
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Heidlersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 40% since 2019, a loss of 336 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−40%since 2019
from 845 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
728 / sq mi
−40%since 2019
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+21%since 2019
from 35.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
366510655800944201020202024Heidlersburg
2024457
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,813
+10%since 2019
from $21,601 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
12.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+7%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score48.7%(412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(82)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score38%(194)
Diversity Score
38
−22%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+10%since 2019
from 25.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
51.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania?

Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $59,700.

How educated are people in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 13.0% 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 26.3% of people in Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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