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Lightstreet

Pennsylvania · 1,093 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Lightstreet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,639. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,000. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,093
+24%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.6
+8%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8289561K1K1K2000201020202024Lightstreet
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,639
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,927
+219%since 2000
from $19,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.698
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−51.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(873)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,053)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian1.6%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(60)
Diversity Score
5
+177%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 95.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lightstreet, Pennsylvania?

Lightstreet, Pennsylvania has about 1,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lightstreet, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lightstreet, Pennsylvania earns about $42,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lightstreet, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lightstreet, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Lightstreet, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lightstreet, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lightstreet, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% of people in Lightstreet, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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