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Honey Brook

Pennsylvania · 1,713 residents · 0.479 sq mi
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Honey Brook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,333. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $218,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,713
+33%since 2000
from 1,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,576 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 2,687 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+3%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Honey Brook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,333
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,319 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,259
+47%since 2000
from $19,205 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,255)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,594)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(60)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.4%(58)
Diversity Score18.9%(324)
Diversity Score
19
+472%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania?

Honey Brook, Pennsylvania has about 1,713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania earns about $78,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honey Brook, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $218,900, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% of people in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honey Brook, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Honey Brook, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 534 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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