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Highspire

Pennsylvania · 2,399 residents · 0.719 sq mi
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Highspire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,100. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,399
−12%since 2000
from 2,720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,337 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Highspire
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,902
+27%since 2000
from $18,781 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,291)
Black8.1%(221)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(139)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(873)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(1,829)
Black10.3%(246)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(210)
Asian1.2%(28)
Other3.8%(90)
Diversity Score50.1%(1,203)
Diversity Score
50
+56%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highspire, Pennsylvania?

Highspire, Pennsylvania has about 2,399 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highspire, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Highspire, Pennsylvania earns about $40,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highspire, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Highspire, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Highspire, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Highspire, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highspire, Pennsylvania?

About 15.3% of people in Highspire, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highspire, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Highspire, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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