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Heilwood

Pennsylvania · 239 residents · 1.255 sq mi
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Heilwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,458. Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 547 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−70%since 2000
from 786 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
−66%since 2009
from 562 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1693505317118922000201020202024Heilwood
2024239
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.9%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.4%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(36)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.2%(22)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.6%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(38)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(20)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,458
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,650
+194%since 2000
from $12,487 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−4%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+57.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−20%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Heilwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(782)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(6)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish26.4%(63)
Italian21.3%(51)
English15.5%(37)
German10%(24)
Polish6.7%(16)
Slovak5.4%(13)
American2.9%(7)
Belgian1.3%(3)
Croatian1.3%(3)
Russian1.3%(3)
Swedish1.3%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Welsh1.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33%(35)
Married58.5%(62)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.5%(9)
Women 15+
Never married29%(29)
Married63%(63)
Widowed8%(8)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heilwood, Pennsylvania?

Heilwood, Pennsylvania has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heilwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Heilwood, Pennsylvania earns about $66,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heilwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Heilwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,600.

How educated are people in Heilwood, Pennsylvania?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Heilwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heilwood, Pennsylvania?

About 5.4% of people in Heilwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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