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Inkerman

Pennsylvania · 1,581 residents · 0.731 sq mi
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Inkerman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,581
+1%since 2023
from 1,568 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,163 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 2,145 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+9%since 2023
from 51.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Inkerman
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,402
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,236 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,359
+2%since 2023
from $36,451 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−2%since 2023
from 0.467 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,434
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,450 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
62.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.6%(260)
Diversity Score42.1%(660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.7%(232)
Diversity Score39.3%(621)
Diversity Score
39
−7%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−25%since 2023
from 29.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
19.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
Female
69.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inkerman, Pennsylvania?

Inkerman, Pennsylvania has about 1,581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inkerman, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Inkerman, Pennsylvania earns about $50,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inkerman, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Inkerman, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $1,434 a month.

How educated are people in Inkerman, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Inkerman, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inkerman, Pennsylvania?

About 15.0% of people in Inkerman, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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