CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Inkerman

Pennsylvania · 1,720 residents · 0.731 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Scranton metro area
Compare
The short version

Inkerman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,009. Population has declined 12% since 2019. Median home value is $125,600. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,720
−12%since 2019
from 1,945 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,353 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 2,661 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
−2%since 2019
from 61.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Inkerman
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,009
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,142 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,757
+2%since 2019
from $31,002 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $124,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Median gross rent
$964
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $966 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
51.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−1%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2021
RELATED:See current rent listings in Inkerman on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,897)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,556)
Black2.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(59)
Asian2%(35)
Other1.1%(18)
Diversity Score21%(361)
Diversity Score
21
+249%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−4%since 2019
from 21.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
Female
67.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Inkerman

Interlachen
Pop 1,502
Ocala Estates
Pop 1,705
Lake Butler
Pop 1,921
Glencoe
Pop 1,445
Places similar to Inkerman
Head to head

Compare Inkerman to nearby cities

INKERMAN VS
Kingston
Income$55,347+50%
Home value$172,900+38%
Population13,462+751%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
INKERMAN VS
Nanticoke
Income$57,462+55%
Home value$108,100−14%
Population10,712+578%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
INKERMAN VS
Mountain Top
Income$109,535+196%
Home value$297,700+137%
Population11,850+650%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
INKERMAN VS
Dunmore
Income$71,302+93%
Home value$196,100+56%
Population14,249+801%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Inkerman, Pennsylvania?

Inkerman, Pennsylvania has about 1,720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inkerman, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Inkerman, Pennsylvania earns about $37,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inkerman, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Inkerman, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $125,600, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Inkerman, Pennsylvania?

About 21.7% 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 17.7% of people in Inkerman, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Inkerman with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →