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Kelayres

Pennsylvania · 533 residents · 0.115 sq mi
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Kelayres has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
+5%vs 2011
vs 507 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,635 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 4,409 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−6%vs 2011
vs 43.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
389462536609683201020202024Kelayres
2024413
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,283
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,258
−12%vs 2011
vs $19,551 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.330 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $87,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $567 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−41.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.0% in 2011
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.3%
+24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.2%(174)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(500)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(26)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(72)
Diversity Score
13
−61%vs 2011
vs 34 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 20.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Female
54.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelayres, Pennsylvania?

Kelayres, Pennsylvania has about 533 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kelayres, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kelayres, Pennsylvania earns about $32,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelayres, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kelayres, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Kelayres, Pennsylvania?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kelayres, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelayres, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of people in Kelayres, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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