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Kelayres

Pennsylvania · 497 residents · 0.115 sq mi
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Kelayres has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
497
+2%since 2019
from 487 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,322 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 4,235 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2019
from 36.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
389462536609683201020202024Kelayres
2024413
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,481
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,886 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,326
+12%since 2019
from $23,417 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $91,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $855 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
21.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(70)
Asian2.1%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.1%(171)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(48)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.6%(112)
Diversity Score
23
−36%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−7%since 2019
from 26.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
47.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelayres, Pennsylvania?

Kelayres, Pennsylvania has about 497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kelayres, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kelayres, Pennsylvania earns about $50,481 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Kelayres, Pennsylvania?

About 7.7% 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 18.4% of people in Kelayres, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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