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Lilly

Pennsylvania · 879 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Lilly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,063. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
879
−7%since 2000
from 948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,734 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+4%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7398549701K1K1990201020202024Lilly
2024792
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,063
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,377
+40%since 2000
from $15,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(943)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(824)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(17)
Diversity Score9.3%(82)
Diversity Score
9
+3432%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lilly, Pennsylvania?

Lilly, Pennsylvania has about 879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lilly, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lilly, Pennsylvania earns about $44,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lilly, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lilly, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Lilly, Pennsylvania?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lilly, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lilly, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% of people in Lilly, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lilly, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lilly, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 283 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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