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Larksville

Pennsylvania · 4,480 residents · 4.69 sq mi
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Larksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,354. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,480
−5%since 2000
from 4,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+9%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Larksville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,354
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,467 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,517
+39%since 2000
from $16,196 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,623)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,301)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(76)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0.6%(29)
Diversity Score9.2%(410)
Diversity Score
9
+220%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larksville, Pennsylvania?

Larksville, Pennsylvania has about 4,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larksville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Larksville, Pennsylvania earns about $36,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Larksville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Larksville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Larksville, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Larksville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Larksville, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% of people in Larksville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Larksville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Larksville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 220 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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